Job Details for Term Law Clerk to Hon. Judge Meisel
| Court Name/Organization | New Jersey Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey is accepting resumes and applications for the position of Judicial Law Clerk (Term). Duties include researching a variety of legal issues, drafting memorandum and opinions, reviewing orders, handling miscellaneous day-to- day clerical assignments, and other duties, as assigned. |
| Location | Newark, NJ |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 10/21/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11-13 |
| Salary | $88,005 - $125,431 |
Qualifications
Candidate must have the following attributes:
- Graduation from an accredited school of law (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maturity, judgment, and discretion
- Superior legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- Must be proficient in Westlaw, Lexis, and Microsoft Office
Specialized Experience
It is preferred that applicants took bankruptcy in law school or have experience in the bankruptcy field or comparable practice areas. Familiarity with electronic case filing and management systems is preferred. Applicants must be able to quickly process and resolve complex issues.
Employee Benefits
Employees of the Federal Judiciary are entitled to federal benefits which include health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs; long-term disability insurance; paid leave; periodic grade and step increases; and paid federal holidays. This position is not eligible to participate in the Federal Retirement System or the Thrift Savings Plan
Miscellaneous
Condition of Employment
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
Selected candidate subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
Employees of the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts are excepted appointments. They are considered "at will" judicial employees and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. Employees are, however, entitled to similar benefits as other Federal employees.
Application Info
Applications can be sent via email. Send resume and cover letter to: careers@njb.uscourts.gov
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.