Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge

Job Details for Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge

Court Name/Organization
Kansas District Court

Overview of the Position
This position will include extensive legal research and writing, drafting of orders and opinions on a variety of motions in both criminal and civil cases, assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings, and case management responsibilities.

Location
Wichita, KS

Opening and Closing Dates
05/06/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type
Temporary

Classification Level/Grade
JSP 11 - JSP 13

Salary
Not specified

Announcement Number
WI26-22

Position Description

  • Legal research, writing, and drafting orders and opinions.
  • Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
  • Assisting judge during courtroom proceedings.
  • Various legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:

  • Be a law school graduate with strong academic credentials (top 20%);
  • Be a member of the bar of any state (applicants who intend to sit for the bar exam will be considered);
  • Possess superior research and writing skills, exhibit strong analytical ability and interpersonal skills;
  • Show good judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
  • Be proficient in computer assisted research and Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have Law Review or other note-worthy journal experience.

Employee Benefits

  • 11 paid federal holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Group Life Insurance
  • Participation in the Flexible Benefits Program for Health and Dependent Care
  • Participation in Federal Occupational Health (FOH)/Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Student loan forgiveness for qualified individuals, pursuant to the terms of the PSLF program
  • Free parking
  • Free onsite fitness center

Miscellaneous

  • Legal research, writing, and drafting orders and opinions.
  • Communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
  • Assisting judge during courtroom proceedings.
  • Various legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Application Info

To apply for this position, please submit the following items in a single PDF document by email to HR@ksd.uscourts.gov and include the “Vacancy Announcement #WI26-22” in the email subject line:

  • A cover letter that indicates whether you prefer a one or two year term,
  • Chronological resume with GPA and class standing,
  • Law school transcripts (official or unofficial), and
  • A writing sample.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Back to blog
Ads

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...