Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge
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Job Details for Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge
Court Name/Organization
Kansas District Court
Overview of the Position
This position will include extensive legal research and writing, drafting of orders and opinions on a variety of motions in both criminal and civil cases, assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings, and case management responsibilities.
Location
Wichita, KS
Opening and Closing Dates
05/06/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type
Temporary
Classification Level/Grade
JSP 11 - JSP 13
Salary
Not specified
Announcement Number
WI26-22
Position Description
- Legal research, writing, and drafting orders and opinions.
- Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
- Assisting judge during courtroom proceedings.
- Various legal and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:
- Be a law school graduate with strong academic credentials (top 20%);
- Be a member of the bar of any state (applicants who intend to sit for the bar exam will be considered);
- Possess superior research and writing skills, exhibit strong analytical ability and interpersonal skills;
- Show good judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
- Be proficient in computer assisted research and Microsoft Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Have Law Review or other note-worthy journal experience.
Employee Benefits
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Group Life Insurance
- Participation in the Flexible Benefits Program for Health and Dependent Care
- Participation in Federal Occupational Health (FOH)/Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Student loan forgiveness for qualified individuals, pursuant to the terms of the PSLF program
- Free parking
- Free onsite fitness center
Miscellaneous
- Legal research, writing, and drafting orders and opinions.
- Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
- Assisting judge during courtroom proceedings.
- Various legal and administrative duties as assigned.
Application Info
To apply for this position, please submit the following items in a single PDF document by email to HR@ksd.uscourts.gov and include the “Vacancy Announcement #WI26-22” in the email subject line:
- A cover letter that indicates whether you prefer a one or two year term,
- Chronological resume with GPA and class standing,
- Law school transcripts (official or unofficial), and
- A writing sample.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
