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Career Law Clerk

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia seeks a Career Law Clerk for Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen beginning June 1, 2026. Duties include legal research, reviewing filings, drafting memos and orders, and managing chambers operations. Strong writing skills are required; prior federal clerkship experience is preferred.

Control number

851086800

USAJOBS control number

Status

active

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Agency

U.S. Courts

JL

Compensation

$106,950 - $164,296

Per Year

Open / close

Nov 26, 2025 to Nov 25, 2026

1 reported openings

History

6

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Source

USAJOBS

Last imported Aug 19, 2026, 6:29 PM

Overview

Organization

U.S. Courts

Department / subagency

Judicial Branch | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, VA

This announcement lists a specific duty location.

Schedule / appointment

1 | 15317

Service type

02

This job is open to

public

Clearance level

Top Secret/SCI | Source: Other

Clearance requirement

Clearance required; timing unclear
Must currently hold: Not stated
Must be able to obtain: Not stated

Drug test / suitability

Drug test: Not stated
Suitability review: Yes

Polygraph

Not stated

Travel / relocation

0

Remote / telework

Remote: No / not specified
Telework eligible: Yes

Grades

JS | 13 to 14

Tracking history

First seen Jul 8, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last seen Aug 19, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last imported Aug 19, 2026, 6:29 PM

Change history

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Salary: $106,950 - $164,296

Dates: Nov 26, 2025 to Nov 25, 2026

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Arrangement: Telework

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Salary: $106,950 - $164,296

Dates: Nov 26, 2025 to Nov 25, 2026

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Arrangement: Telework

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Salary: $106,950 - $164,296

Dates: Nov 26, 2025 to Nov 25, 2026

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Arrangement: Telework

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Salary: $106,950 - $164,296

Dates: Nov 26, 2025 to Nov 25, 2026

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Arrangement: Telework

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Salary: $106,950 - $164,296

Dates: Nov 26, 2025 to Nov 25, 2026

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Arrangement: Telework

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Salary: $106,950 - $164,296

Dates: Nov 26, 2025 to Nov 25, 2026

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Arrangement: Telework

This job is open to

public