Term Law Clerk to the Honorable Angela M. Martinez Job in Tucson, AZ

Vacancy No. 25-44 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $75,341.00 to $139,598.00 Grade 11 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/15/2025 Close Date 6/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Tucson, AZ


Summary

Please view additional details for this position via OSCAR,
https://oscar.uscourts.gov to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.

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Clarification from the agency

DO NOT APPLY through USAJobs. Applications are accepted through OSCAR. https://oscar.uscourts.gov

Duties

The judicial law clerk to a U.S. District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

DRUG TESTING
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE

Qualifications

Additional information can be found on OSCAR. https://oscar.uscourts.gov

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

See the OSCAR website for additional details. https://oscar.uscourts.gov

Education

EDUCATION:

Juris Doctorate

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Appointment at JSP-12 and above requires bar membership. The full performance grade of this position is JSP-13.
Applications will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the closing date.
This position is a one-to-two-year term beginning August 2026 (final date to be determined).

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

See vacancy announcement details on the OSCAR website. https://oscar.uscourts.gov

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview.

Required Documents

Cover letter setting forth the candidate's interest in clerking for Judge Martinez.
Resume.
Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts.
A writing sample of up to ten pages in length.
Three (3) references.
Up to three letters of recommendation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Please go to OSCAR
https://oscar.uscourts.gov to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
Applications will not be accepted via email or through USAJobs.

Agency contact information

Alison Knutson
Address
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
405 W. Congress St.
Tucson, Arizona 85701
US

Next steps

Please go to https://oscar.uscourts.gov to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.


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