The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking qualified candidates from all backgrounds for the position of Term Law Clerk for United States Chief Magistrate Judge Theresa L. Fricke, Tacoma, Washington. The start date for this position is anticipated to be November-December 2025. This position is full-time (80 hours per two-week period).

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Law Clerks work closely with the Judge on civil and criminal litigation filed in District Court. Law clerks conduct research, prepare drafts of opinions and orders, and attend courtroom proceedings. Law clerks can also work on various long-term projects.

QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be law school graduates from an accredited law school; be organized and work well independently; possess excellent research and writing skills; be experienced with Word, Excel, Westlaw, Lexis, and related software; and must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and an inclusive work environment. Candidates for the Term Law Clerk positions must have at least one year of federal or state clerkship experience or one year of litigation experience.

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