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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California seeks qualified applicants for a Temporary Law Clerk position in the Court’s San Fernando Valley Division, which is located in Woodland Hills, for a term through no earlier than April 3, 2026 and potentially through August 28, 2026. The Law Clerk is responsible for performing a broad range of duties including: conducting legal research, preparing legal documents such as orders, memoranda, and draft opinions; case management; court calendar monitoring; communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements; assisting the Judge during courtroom proceedings; analyzing and summarizing case files; and reviewing motions and preparing reports. The successful candidate will have strong organizational, management and communications skills, thorough knowledge of the law and legal procedures, and skill in legal writing. Must have the ability to quickly process and resolve complex issues, possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. The ability to use Westlaw, Lexis, and Word is required. Starting salary is dependent upon applicant’s qualifications and experience. Start date will be January 5, 2026 or later, depending on the availability of a qualified candidate.
The Systems Analyst/Programmer is part of the Information Technology team that is responsible for the
implementation and coordination of specifically assigned automation projects for the court unit. The Systems
Analyst/Programmer administers the day-to-day operations and support of court applications, such as CM/ECF,
to ensure reliable and effective operations. The position performs work related to designing, modifying, and
adapting existing and acquired software. The position is responsible for writing code; and under the direction of
the Systems Manager may meet with end users to analyze their needs to implement software solutions and
perform moderately complex troubleshooting for hardware and software systems.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. This is a senior level executive position that serves as second-in-command to the Clerk of Court regarding the supervision, management, and administration of the Clerk’s Office. Under the direction of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy oversees the management and leadership of all non-judicial functions and activities of the Court, including but not limited to, case administration, courtroom services, statistical analysis and reporting, financial management, information technology, human resources, space and facilities, training and development, internal controls, and strategic planning. In the absence of the Clerk of Court, the Chief Deputy assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Clerk.
The position is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. Periodic travel is expected to divisional offices and other locations for meetings and training.
The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico is seeking an individual with
experience in leading a complex, diverse and innovative organization to serve as the District's
Clerk of Court. The Clerk is appointed by the district judges and occupies the highest non-
judicial position in the Court. The Clerk of Court has overall management authority and
responsibility for the non-judicial components of the Court, and works closely with the
Chief Judge to ensure that the administrative and operational needs of the Court are effectively
met and the statutory duties of the office are carried out.
The position requires a dynamic individual with the management skills and technical expertise
necessary to anticipate and resolve complex administrative, operational, budgetary, and
information technology challenges quickly and efficiently, and perform and implement short-
and long-range strategic planning. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are
required, along with a proven record of leadership and accomplishment, preferably in a court
environment.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking a senior level executive to serve as Clerk of Court. The Bankruptcy Judges of the district appoint the Clerk of Court, who has overall management authority and responsibility for the Court’s non-judicial functions. The Clerk holds the highest non-judicial position in the Court. The role works closely with the Chief Judge to ensure that the Court’s administrative and operational needs are met, and the office’s statutory duties are carried out. The position is based in Seattle, Washington. The Court has offices in Seattle and Tacoma. The role requires some travel, both inside and outside the state of Washington.
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Central District of California. This position is available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Los Angeles, California.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court is appointed by the three bankruptcy judges and has overall management authority and responsibility for the non-judicial components of the Court. The Clerk works closely with the chief bankruptcy judge in assuring that the administrative and operational needs of the Court are effectively and efficiently met. The Clerk supervises Clerk’s office employees located in Boston, Springfield, and Worcester and provides administrative support to the 3 judges and their employees. As the Court Unit Executive, the Clerk is also responsible for providing administrative support services in the areas of budget and financial management, human resources, information technology, space/facilities, and public relations. The Clerk serves at the pleasure of the bankruptcy judges and is responsible for performing the statutory duties of the position, pursuant to 28 USC § 156 (e) and (f). Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven track record of leadership and accomplishment are required, preferably in a court environment.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for two Bankruptcy Judgeships for the Northern District of California. These positions are available immediately. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty stations for these positions are San Francisco, California, and San Jose, California.