Law Clerk

Law Clerk

The U.S. District Court is currently recruiting for a Law Clerk. The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Provides information, guidance, and advice to U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro in connection with pending civil and criminal litigation, and manages special projects and other administrative duties for the judge as needed.  
• Drafts appropriate recommendations and orders for the Court's signature.  
• Reviews complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved and basis for relief.  
• Maintains liaison between the Court and litigants; corresponds with other court officials and personnel.
• Reviews docket of pending litigation to assure proper progress.  
• Keeps Court advised of those cases where action by the Court is appropriate.  
• Compiles statistics and prepares periodic reports, as required.  
• Keeps abreast of changes in the law to aid the Court.  
• Advises appropriate personnel on status of particular cases.

Must be a law school graduate. Previous clerkship, externship/internship or civil litigation experience preferred..

To see specific position requirements, benefit information and the application process, visit the careers tab on www.casd.uscourts.gov for the entire vacancy announcement.  

Closing date for this position is Monday, April 15, 2019.