Term Law Clerk to US Magistrate Judge

Court Name/Organization Arkansas Western District Court

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas is seeking a full‐time term law clerk position to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This position is anticipated to cover a one-year term, though may be extended at the discretion of the successful applicant and the Judge for an additional period not to exceed a total of four years.

Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Research substantive issues of federal and state law.
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and orders.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and substantive issues in all areas of civil and criminal law.
• Perform case management and other administrative desk duties.
• Provide legal counsel and support to the judge.
• Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Research substantive issues of federal and state law.
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and orders.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and substantive issues in all areas of civil and criminal law.
• Perform case management and other administrative desk duties.
• Provide legal counsel and support to the judge.
• Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.