Judicial Law Clerk, Term

Court Name/Organization Illinois Southern District Court

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking a full-time term judicial law clerk to U.S District Judge David W. Dugan. This term judicial law clerk position is for one year and may be extended upon mutual consent, but will not exceed four years as a term position. The term law clerk researches issues of law, writes extensively, attends and assists with court proceedings, and acts as advisor, making recommendations based on the law, to District Judge Dugan.

The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. While the nature of the matters presented is serious, the office environment is collegial. There is daily interaction with the judge and other law clerks and staff concerning legal and court-related issues. The successful candidate for this position will report to the East St.

Louis courthouse.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.