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05/15/2025 to 06/12/2025
$75,341 - $139,598 per year
JS 11 - 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
13
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Yes
25-44
837128000
DO NOT APPLY through USAJobs. Applications are accepted through OSCAR. https://oscar.uscourts.gov
The judicial law clerk to a U.S. District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.
DRUG TESTING
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE
See the OSCAR website for additional details. https://oscar.uscourts.gov
Juris Doctorate
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Appointment at JSP-12 and above requires bar membership. The full performance grade of this position is JSP-13.
Applications will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the closing date.
This position is a one-to-two-year term beginning August 2026 (final date to be determined).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview.
Cover letter setting forth the candidate's interest in clerking for Judge Martinez.
Resume.
Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts.
A writing sample of up to ten pages in length.
Three (3) references.
Up to three letters of recommendation.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please go to OSCAR
https://oscar.uscourts.gov to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
Applications will not be accepted via email or through USAJobs.
Please go to https://oscar.uscourts.gov to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/837128000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.