The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking qualified candidates from all backgrounds for the position of Career Law Clerk or Term Law Clerk for United States District Judge Tana Lin in Seattle, Washington. Please indicate in your letter of interest if you want to be considered for a term clerkship, career clerkship, or both. The term clerkship will be for a minimum one-year term but may be extended by mutual agreement. Judge Lin prefers term clerks willing to serve for 18 to 24 months but this is not a mandatory requirement. The start date for this position is anticipated to be in or around October 2024.

All law clerks work closely with Judge Lin on civil and criminal litigation filed in District Court. Law clerks conduct research and prepare drafts of opinions and orders. Law clerks will be involved in courtroom proceedings, help administer a judicial extern program, and may have the opportunity to work on various long-term projects. Law Clerks are also responsible for some administrative duties in chambers. A Career Law Clerk may take on additional administrative responsibilities in chambers, generally assist in running chambers, and provide oversight for term law clerks and externs.

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