Term Law Clerk

Term Law Clerk Oregon Bankruptcy Court Eugene, OR Job Details Full-time $74,678

• $138,370 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Word processing Writing skills Bankruptcy Full Job Description Job Details for Term Law Clerk Court Name/Organization Oregon Bankruptcy Court Overview of the Position Judge Kathryn F.

Evans of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Term Law Clerk with administrative duties. This position will be available in September 2027. Location Eugene, OR Opening and Closing Dates 06/01/2026

• Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 11
• JSP13 Salary $74,678
• $138,370 Announcement Number 2026-06 Position Description Perform substantive review and processing of proposed orders, chapter 13 cases scheduled for confirmation, attorney fee applications, and other bankruptcy case documents to determine issues involved and compliance with legal requirements.

Assist the judge during court hearings and with drafting related opinions and orders, including proofreading and cite-checking. Prepare pre-hearing memoranda for the judge's review. Chambers administrative duties include answering the telephone; advising appropriate court personnel and parties on the status of particular cases; filing updates to treatises and other reference materials; and assisting the judge with administrative tasks including scheduling meetings and appointments and assisting with travel arrangements. Qualifications At the time of the appointment, applicants must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing. Applicants must possess excellent writing, research, analytic, and administrative skills, an interest in bankruptcy law, and be proficient with word processing and computer-assisted research. Applicants must have the ability to relate well with others in a small chambers group and maintain good rapport with the clerk's office and the Bar. Applicants preferred who were in the top third of their law school class or otherwise demonstrate excellence in academics and legal writing. Applicants preferred who possess experience in accounting, finance, and/or tax law, and interest and/or experience in bankruptcy law. Employee Benefits The judiciary offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. As a judiciary employee, you may be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs. Information about federal judiciary employee benefits and compensation can be found on the U.S. Courts website career page . Paid time off 11 paid holidays per year Medical coverage with a government contribution (choose from a variety of plans, health premiums may be deducted as pre-tax dollars, optional participation) Vision and dental insurance (optional participation) Life insurance program with a government contribution (optional participation) Flexible Spending Program (pre-tax contributions for health/dependent care/transportation expenses, optional participation) Public transportation subsidy (dependent on fiscal year funding) Social Security coverage Application Info Applicants must apply through OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review). The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.