The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah is accepting applications for a Term Law Clerk to the future United States Bankruptcy Judge David H. Leigh. The anticipated start date is in November/December 2025.
The Term Law Clerk will conduct legal research and analysis on issues, develop recommendations for the Judge, review motions on the calendar, prepare memoranda and summaries, maintain notes during motion calendars and evidentiary hearings, draft orders, judgments, memoranda and opinions for the Judge’s review, and perform other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time position (80 hours per biweekly pay period) for 1 year. The position may be renewed for a second year at the Judge’s discretion dependent on exemplary work performance.
Open until filled, but applications received before November 1, 2025, will be given preference.
Applicants seeking career and/or term assignments are encouraged to apply via Oscar at https://oscar.uscourts.gov/.