United States Courts
Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge
United States Courts, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Job Details for Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge
Court Name/Organization: Georgia Northern District Court
Overview The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, is recruiting to fill a Judicial Law Clerk position for U.S. Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard. Teleworking is an option, and the appointment is a temporary appointment for approximately 12 weeks. Anticipated start date is Feb. 2, 2026. Priority to applications received by Nov. 14, 2025.
Responsibilities Representative duties: Judicial law clerks are responsible for legal research and the preparation of orders, memoranda, and draft opinions. A law clerk will work primarily on cases involving claims of employment discrimination, violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Truth in Lending Act, as well as Social Security disability cases and some criminal cases.
Qualifications Applicants must be from the top 25% of their law school class. Applications without law school class rank (unless the school does not rank students) will not be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who possess excellent research and writing skills and membership on the editorial board of a law review or prior experience as a federal law clerk or practicing law. The job responsibilities require significant interaction with judges, attorneys, law clerks, and other court staff. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, is critical. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner, are essential.
Employee Benefits Salary Range : $78,189 - $111,442
Placement in the range depends upon education and experience.
Salary Standards The table below shows the number of years of legal work experience required to qualify for appointment as a law clerk at the applicable Judicial Salary Plan (JSP) grade levels. Legal work experience means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, legal research, or legal administration or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.
Salary Range : $78,189 - $111,442
Placement in the range depends upon education and experience.
JSP Grade
—
Yrs. Of Legal Exp.
—
Bar Membership
11 — $78,198 PA 0 No
12 — $93,716 PA 1 Yes
13 — $111,442 PA 2 Yes
Application Information To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit:
Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Form AO 78 )
Cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience
Chronological resume including education, employment, and salary history
A law school transcript, a writing sample and a list of three professional references
United States District Court Attn: Human Resources Manager, Vacancy #25-26 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW Room 2013 Atlanta, GA 30303-3338
All applicants will be screened, and only the best qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Overview The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, is recruiting to fill a Judicial Law Clerk position for U.S. Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard. Teleworking is an option, and the appointment is a temporary appointment for approximately 12 weeks. Anticipated start date is Feb. 2, 2026. Priority to applications received by Nov. 14, 2025.
Responsibilities Representative duties: Judicial law clerks are responsible for legal research and the preparation of orders, memoranda, and draft opinions. A law clerk will work primarily on cases involving claims of employment discrimination, violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Truth in Lending Act, as well as Social Security disability cases and some criminal cases.
Qualifications Applicants must be from the top 25% of their law school class. Applications without law school class rank (unless the school does not rank students) will not be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who possess excellent research and writing skills and membership on the editorial board of a law review or prior experience as a federal law clerk or practicing law. The job responsibilities require significant interaction with judges, attorneys, law clerks, and other court staff. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, is critical. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner, are essential.
Employee Benefits Salary Range : $78,189 - $111,442
Placement in the range depends upon education and experience.
Salary Standards The table below shows the number of years of legal work experience required to qualify for appointment as a law clerk at the applicable Judicial Salary Plan (JSP) grade levels. Legal work experience means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, legal research, or legal administration or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.
Salary Range : $78,189 - $111,442
Placement in the range depends upon education and experience.
JSP Grade
—
Yrs. Of Legal Exp.
—
Bar Membership
11 — $78,198 PA 0 No
12 — $93,716 PA 1 Yes
13 — $111,442 PA 2 Yes
Application Information To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit:
Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Form AO 78 )
Cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience
Chronological resume including education, employment, and salary history
A law school transcript, a writing sample and a list of three professional references
United States District Court Attn: Human Resources Manager, Vacancy #25-26 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW Room 2013 Atlanta, GA 30303-3338
All applicants will be screened, and only the best qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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