Career Judicial Law Clerk

Court Name/Organization Utah District Court Overview of the Position The career judicial law clerk serves as legal advisor to the Honorable Robert J. Shelby. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy and the types of cases presented are varied and often involve novel issues of law. The position requires excellent organizational, writing, and analytic skills. Employment with the U.S. District Court offers primarily civil as well as criminal law experience at the federal court trial level and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. This judicial law clerk will have some clerical and administrative duties. These duties include proofreading and editing material for grammar; spelling accuracy and word usage; coordinating the judge's schedule, meetings, appointments, and some travel; assisting courtroom deputies in court and in maintaining the electronic court calendar; answering and screening telephone calls; meeting and assisting the public; answering general inquiries; and performing other duties as assigned. The position also requires proficiency with electronic filing and case management systems. Location Salt Lake City, UT Opening and Closing Dates 08/20/2026 - 09/21/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 11-14 Salary $74,678 - $125,776 Link to Court Careers Information https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities Announcement Number 08-UTD-26 Link to Job Announcement