U.S. Judicial Branch
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia invites applications for the position of Career Law Clerk for United States District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen. This position is available October 1, 2025, and is a permanent law clerk position rather than a term or temporary law clerk position.
Duties
Law Clerk duties will include, but are not limited to, reviewing briefs and other case filings; performing legal research; writing bench memoranda; and drafting orders and opinions in a wide variety of civil and criminal cases. Administrative duties will include serving as principal administrative manager of chambers; reviewing the active case docket daily and drafting standard scheduling orders as necessary; training and assisting the term law clerks; and managing the judge's schedule. Exceptional writing and editing skills are required, and candidates with prior federal judicial clerkship experience will be preferred. Respect for the role of the judiciary and the rule of law is required.
Responsibilities
The Career Law Clerk manages a large docket of civil and criminal cases and has primary responsibilities regarding the drafting and finalizing of opinions and orders. This fast-paced "Rocket Docket" District demands excellent writing and analytical skills.
The successful applicant must meet multiple deadlines in a timely and organized fashion and must be able to produce written materials (i.e. orders, opinions, etc.) quickly and accurately. Flexibility to meet demanding deadlines and a concomitant strong work ethic are both required. Candidates must maintain a courteous and professional demeanor within chambers, the Court, and the Bar, and before the public.
Administrative Duties
Requirements
Qualifications A strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and "can do" and resourceful attitude. The ability to thrive and lift others in an environment that is mission-centered, deadline driven, team-based, and highly dynamic. Demonstrated excellence in performing legal research, writing, and analysis. Extensive skills in computer assisted research, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams is required. Strong attention to detail, including meticulous editing skills. Ability and desire to work as part of a team, including being a thought partner for others, and to take collective ownership of the work and well-being of chambers. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate well and respectfully with persons of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities; a talent for adapting quickly and effectively; and awareness of what helps others do their jobs well. Work habits that result in being consistently prepared, very organized, and able to anticipate challenges and propose solutions. The capability to receive feedback well and to provide feedback constructively. Respect for the role of the judiciary within our constitutional structure. At least five years of legal experience after law school (federal judicial law clerk experience is strongly preferred). Eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI level national security clearance. To qualify for JSP-14, an applicant must have at least five years of legal work experience after obtaining a juris doctor degree, and two of the five years must be law clerk experience in the federal judiciary. About the company
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Responsibilities
The Career Law Clerk manages a large docket of civil and criminal cases and has primary responsibilities regarding the drafting and finalizing of opinions and orders. This fast-paced "Rocket Docket" District demands excellent writing and analytical skills.
The successful applicant must meet multiple deadlines in a timely and organized fashion and must be able to produce written materials (i.e. orders, opinions, etc.) quickly and accurately. Flexibility to meet demanding deadlines and a concomitant strong work ethic are both required. Candidates must maintain a courteous and professional demeanor within chambers, the Court, and the Bar, and before the public.
Administrative Duties
Requirements
Qualifications A strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and "can do" and resourceful attitude. The ability to thrive and lift others in an environment that is mission-centered, deadline driven, team-based, and highly dynamic. Demonstrated excellence in performing legal research, writing, and analysis. Extensive skills in computer assisted research, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams is required. Strong attention to detail, including meticulous editing skills. Ability and desire to work as part of a team, including being a thought partner for others, and to take collective ownership of the work and well-being of chambers. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate well and respectfully with persons of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities; a talent for adapting quickly and effectively; and awareness of what helps others do their jobs well. Work habits that result in being consistently prepared, very organized, and able to anticipate challenges and propose solutions. The capability to receive feedback well and to provide feedback constructively. Respect for the role of the judiciary within our constitutional structure. At least five years of legal experience after law school (federal judicial law clerk experience is strongly preferred). Eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI level national security clearance. To qualify for JSP-14, an applicant must have at least five years of legal work experience after obtaining a juris doctor degree, and two of the five years must be law clerk experience in the federal judiciary. About the company
The judicial branch of government is made up of the court system. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. The nine justices are nominated by the president and must be approved by the Senate (with at least 51 votes). There are lower Federal courts but they were not created by the Constitution. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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