Career Law Clerk to United States Bankruptcy Judge

Summary

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama is accepting applications for a career law clerk in Huntsville. A career law clerk performs substantive legal research, writing, and review of matters pending before the Court and has extensive knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and court practice. A career law clerk must have strong organizational skills, pay attention to details, and can manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Duties

The Career Law Clerk's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Drafting orders, memorandum opinions, and other documents; Assisting with the preparation of dockets; Performing legal research; Reviewing and scheduling pleadings filed in Chapter 11 cases, Chapter 12 cases, and Adversary Proceedings; Monitoring deadlines; Attending and assisting with courtroom proceedings and case administration; Drafting continuing legal education material; Assisting with the review and electronic signature of orders; Maintaining and updating the Court's judicial conflict list; Drafting the court calendar; Assisting with administrative tasks of chambers; Working cooperatively with other members of chambers staff and employees of the bankruptcy clerk; and Performing other duties as assigned by the Court.

Requirements

Neither travel expenses nor relocation expenses will be reimbursed. Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position, and only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for interview. As conditions of employment, the candidate selected will be subject to a background check and a subsequent favorable suitability determination. An applicant may be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the necessary background check. A career law clerk is an "at will" employee serving at the discretion and instruction of the judge. Accordingly, a career law clerk's employment may be terminated "at will" by either the judge or the employee. Law clerks are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees as well as human resource policies of the Judiciary. The Code of Conduct is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/judiciary-policies/code-conduct/code-conduct-judicial-employees. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer participation for payment of net pay. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without any prior written notice or other notice.

Qualifications and evaluation

Applicants will be evaluated on their qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily.

Education

Law school graduate at the time of appointment (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.

How to apply

To be considered, qualified applicants must submit, and the Court must receive, the application via email to hsvresume@alnb.uscourts.gov. Please reference Vacancy Announcement 2026-04 on your email and cover letter.

Required documents

A cover letter; A current resume; One writing sample (10 pages or less); Contact information for up to three professional references; A completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO-78); and A school transcript, if applicable (an unofficial transcript or grade sheet is acceptable).