Term Law Clerk

Overview of the Position The court is accepting applications for a Term Law Clerk position on behalf of a U.S. Magistrate Judge Helena Barch-Kuchta. The incumbent will complete research and writing on a wide range of issues that arise in federal litigation, with a primary focus on pro se and prisoner litigation. This will include substantively reviewing pleadings and drafting orders on matters pending before the judge.

The term law clerk will also be responsible for case management duties for their assigned caseload. The selected applicant may work in the Yosemite Courthouse or the Fresno Courthouse, with occasional travel as needed to Yosemite. Full-time telework will be considered for qualified applicants. The appointing judge will consider terms shorter than one year for exceedingly qualified candidates (i.e. those between clerkships).

An applicant’s preference for length of clerkships (less than one year, one-year, or two-year term) will be considered and should be included in the applicant’s introductory cover letter. The appointment may be extended at the appointing judge’s discretion for a total term of service of up to four years.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.