Term Law Clerk

About the role

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Term Law Clerk to United States District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes.

The Court will consider applications for either a nine-month term (beginning in January 2026 and ending in August/September 2026) or a longer term (beginning in January 2026 and ending in August/September 2027). The applicant's cover letter should specify the date upon which they can begin work and their preference.

What you will do

• The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Term Law Clerk to United States District Judge Elizabeth W.
• This position requires legal research and writing assistance, preparing bench memos, drafting orders and opinions, communicating with counsel and other court personnel regarding case management and procedural requirements, and assisting the Judge during courtroom proceedings.

Requirements

• Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
• Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants to review upon request.
• 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 will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.
• Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
• The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown; any of these actions may occur without any prior written or other type of notice.

Education

Law School Graduate

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and support documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your complete application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration and scored on your level of experience and competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.

Documents you must provide

• Cover letter Detailed Resume Law school and undergraduate transcripts Three (3) recommendation letters or references One (1) writing sample

Benefits

This position is not covered by benefits.

What to expect next

All applications will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Applicants not selected for an interview will not receive notice concerning the status of their application.

Additional information

To view the full job announcement please visit our website at *** The United States District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.