Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge

Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Kansas District Court Wichita, KS Job Details Temporary 10 hours ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Writing skills Legal research Bar Full Job Description 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 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.