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Term Law Clerk
Del Rio, TX All applicants must comply with the requirements of this court when applying for employment. Term Law Clerk - United States District Court, Western District of Texas H1: Term Law Clerk position at United States District Court, Western District of Texas H2: Join our team as a Term Law Clerk at the Western District of Texas The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is seeking a Term Law Clerk to join the team of U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Watters. This is a two-year term position, with the possibility of a one-year or career law clerk appointment. The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,553 - $103,409 (JSP 11-13) and includes benefits such as health insurance, scheduled holidays, and periodic salary increases. Position Overview: - Assist the magistrate judge with the civil docket by preparing for hearings, researching legal issues, and drafting initial drafts of orders and reports and recommendations - Responsible for monitoring and managing the efficient progression of civil cases - Support the magistrate judge with the criminal docket by drafting necessary orders and researching criminal law and procedure issues - Position currently posted for a term clerk with a two-year term, but will consider a one-year or career law clerk appointment Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited law school - Excellent academic credentials - Superior legal research and writing skills - Proficient in computer-assisted research - Team player and willing to perform administrative tasks - Preference given to applicants with civil litigation experience, familiarity with federal law and procedure, and journal or other legal-writing experience Benefits: - Health insurance - Scheduled holidays - Periodic salary increases Application Procedure: - Submit applications through OSCAR or email a PDF applicant packet to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Applicants must comply with the requirements of the court when applying for employment - The final candidate will be subject to criminal history and financial background investigations Please note: - Current or former federal law clerks may be eligible for appointment at the JSP-14 - The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior notice - The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct - Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities Join our team as a Term Law Clerk at the Western District of Texas and gain valuable experience in both civil and criminal dockets. Apply now through OSCAR or email your application to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Don't miss this opportunity to work with a dedicated team and make a difference in the legal system. |
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