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Term Law Clerk
Las Cruces, NM (exact date negotiable) # Job Opportunity: Term Law Clerk ## Organization The Honorable Kenneth J. Gonzales, United States District Judge, is seeking a law clerk to join his chambers. The Law Clerk will support the judge by conducting legal research; drafting legal documents such as orders, opinions and minutes; providing case management and court calendar monitoring; and performing other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications * Requires a Juris Doctor degree. * To qualify for the position of a Law Clerk on the staff of a federal judge, a person must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing, and have one or more of the following attributes: * Excellent standing within a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; * Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; * Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or * Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which in the opinion of the Court, is the equivalent of one of the above. * To qualify for appointment to a JSP 12 or above, an individual must 1) be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, or Federal Court of general jurisdiction, and 2) have legal work experience after graduation from law school. Credit given for prior government service. ## Desired Qualifications * Progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school is a plus. * Previous federal law clerk experience or private sector litigation experience is a plus. * Strong legal research and writing skills are a must. * Organizational skills, Internet research skills, and skills with Westlaw and MS Word are essential. ## Personal Characteristics * Successful candidate should possess good judgment and good analytical skills; demonstrate tact, initiative, and ability to work independently; possess a strong work ethic; and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. * Candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. ## Employment Conditions * Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. * Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Service appointments; Excepted Service appointments are “at will” and can be terminated with or without cause by the court. * Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct. * Selectees are subject to an FBI fingerprint check or investigation and may be subject to periodic updates. An individual may be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the necessary records checks. * Travel expenses for an interview will not be reimbursed. * The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. * This position is subject to EFT (direct deposit of salary earnings). ## Benefits A generous benefits package is available to full-time excepted employees, including: * A minimum of 11 paid holidays * Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans, including dental and vision insurance; Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program * Retirement benefits*: FERS and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) * Only if transferring from a previously covered position without a break in service. * Credit for prior government service ## Starting Level/Salary JSP 11/1 to 13/1 $69,107 to $98,496 Annual Depending on Qualifications ## Location Las Cruces, New Mexico ## Application Information Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter with three references, current résumé, two writing samples and AO-78 (Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment) by email to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Applications must be submitted in ONE PDF document. Illegible or incomplete applications may result in loss of consideration for the position. ZIP files and links to file sharing services (DropBox, OneDrive, etc.) will not be accepted. PDF size is limited to 10 MB. Documents that cannot be downloaded by the court cannot be considered. Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position and are encouraged to apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Initial interviews may be conducted remotely via videoconference; travel for any in-person interviews will be at applicant’s expense. The U.S. District Court reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool. THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ## Notice of Job Opportunity Vacancy Announcement #: 23-LC/JSP-4 ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: July 26, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Until filled Anticipated start date September 2, 2024 (exact date negotiable) The Honorable Kenneth J. Gonzales, United States District Judge is currently seeking an experienced Term Law Clerk to join his chambers. This is a full-time term position (40 hours per week, 80 hours per pay period) with a term of one year and possible extension up to two years. ## Qualifications Applicants must possess the following qualifications: * Juris Doctor degree * Law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies |
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