POSITION SUMMARY
The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Law Clerk for the period December 16, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The Chief Judge is the appointing authority for all Law Clerk positions. The position term may be extended beyond September 30, 2025, depending upon the needs of the office and funding.
The selected Law Clerk will be working with three (3) active District Judges in the Trenton vicinage, unless modified by the Chief Judge.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Draft legal memoranda and appropriate opinions and orders for review by District Judges, including motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss;
- Conduct legal research as required;
- Monitor dockets to assure proper progress of cases;
- Provide information, guidance and advice to District Judges relating to pending civil and criminal matters;
- Provide procedural information to litigants and counsel;
- Perform case management and other duties associated with the administration of cases; and
- Perform other duties as assigned, including attending Court hearings, as needed.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel and complex issues of the law. Daily communication with the District Judges and other Court staff concerning legal and Court-related issues may be required.
At the Judges’ discretion, telework may be offered