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Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk

Court Name/Organization North Carolina Eastern District Court
Overview of the Position Robert B. Jones, Jr., U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, is accepting applications for a law clerk for the 2027-28 term to serve one year commencing September 2027. The position will be in Wilmington and is responsible for providing legal research and writing assistance, preparing bench memos, drafting orders and opinions on a variety of criminal and civil matters, communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, assisting the Judge during courtroom proceedings, attending court-hosted ADR, and performing chambers administrative duties.
Location Wilmington, NC
Opening and Closing Dates 10/09/2026 - 11/06/2026
Appointment Type Temporary
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11-13
Salary $74,678 - $138,370
Announcement Number 27-01

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.