Law Clerk

U.S. DISTRICT CLERK Little Rock, AR Full-time Legal Services

Posted on March 9, 2025

U.S. DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS LAW CLERK TO A MAGISTRATE JUDGE SALARY RANGE ($73,939 - $137,000) Visit the employment page at www.are.uscourts.gov to view the complete announcement and qualifications. One or more positions available. The Court is an equal opportunity employer. Law Clerk to a Magistrate Judge (Anticipated start date: May/June 2025) Little Rock Office - Announcement #25-J03 Open until filled. Applications received by March 20, 2025, will receive priority consideration. JSP Grade 11 to 13 ($73,939 - $137,000)* *depending on qualifications and experience Full-time, Term Appointment Position: The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas has a position open for a law clerk to a United States Magistrate Judge. A law clerk to a U. S. Magistrate Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing orders, drafting opinions and making recommendations to the Judge addressing a variety of topics in both civil and criminal litigation. There is a daily interaction with the Judge concerning legal and court-related issues. Appointment longevity is determined at the discretion of the Judge consistent with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States. Qualifications: To qualify for the position of law clerk a person must be a graduate of an accredited law school, have excellent academic credits, possess superior legal research and writing skills, and be proficient in computer-assisted research, Windows, and word processing. Bar membership and federal litigation experience are preferred, as well as experience on the editorial board of law review, moot court and/or publication in a law review journal. To apply, submit law school transcript, writing sample, resume and references to: Clerk, United States District Court (#25-J03) 600 West Capitol, Room A-149 Little Rock, AR 72201-3325 Employees of the U. S. District Court are entitled to benefits, which may include health benefits, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, scheduled holidays, and periodic salary increases. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for payment of net pay. The selected candidate must successfully complete an FBI and local background check as a condition of employment. Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed. **** The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer ****