Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Colorado District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has an opening for a judicial law clerk (term) in the chambers of U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathryn Starnella, with a start date in early November. This term appointment is expected to last two years. The term law clerk supports the Judge in managing an increasingly busy civil docket and juggles both administrative and substantive legal responsibilities. The term law clerk also researches legal issues, drafts judicial orders and recommendations, prepares pre-hearing bench memoranda that identify issues for the Judge and questions for the parties, and otherwise assists the Judge in preparing for and conducting discovery conferences, hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, and trials in consent cases. The term law clerk also works closely with interns, supervising their work and providing mentorship. The term law clerk also must maintain a courteous and professional demeanor within chambers, the Court, the bar, and with the public at large. Individuals who thrive in this position tend to be people who set high expectations for themselves and seek professional growth and development opportunities, rise to challenges, are intellectually curious, genuinely care about serving the individuals who utilize the court system, have demonstrated resilience and grit, and desire to develop their legal writing and analysis skills. |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 09/18/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP Grades 11-14 |
| Salary | $83,265 - $140,239 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx |
| Announcement Number | 2026-36-USDC |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.