Temporary Law Clerk

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking qualified candidates for a full time (40 hours per week) temporary law clerk. This temporary, full-time position is funded through March 31, 2027, and may continue subject to funding. The four-year limitation on federal term law clerks does not apply to temporary positions; this position is open to former term law clerks.

This position is located in Seattle, Washington and will work directly with U.S. District Judge John H. Chun and his staff under the direction of the Chief District Judge. Working remotely is allowed.

The law clerk in this position will work with on civil and criminal cases filed in the District. Law clerks conduct research, draft opinions, orders, and memorandums. Law clerks also assist with courtroom proceedings, general administrative duties, and running chambers day-to-day.

Candidates must be law school graduates from an accredited law school by the position start date, must demonstrate effective in-person, written, and video communication skills, be organized, efficient, productive, and independent, must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, and must be experienced with Word, Westlaw or Lexis, and related software. Prior federal judicial clerkship experience, or two or more years of private law firm or public service legal practice, is preferred.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.