U.S. Courts

Position Title: Judicial Law Clerk

Position Overview

The successful candidate will serve as law clerk to the 
Honorable Whitney Rimel.  Judicial law clerks are 
primarily responsible for legal research and the 
preparation of memoranda and draft decisions. This 
position is located in Fresno, CA.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees of the United States Bankruptcy Court serve 
under “Excepted Appointments” and are considered “at will” 
employees.  Federal Civil Service classifications or 
regulations do not apply; however, court employees are 
entitled to the same benefits as other Federal Government 
employees.

Applicants are advised that false statements or omission 
of information on any application materials or the 
inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds 
for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or 
dismissal after being employed:

•	The Court reserves the right to modify the 
conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the 
announcement, any of which actions may occur without prior 
written or other notice.

•	All information is subject to verification and 
background investigation.

•	Duty station assignments are at the discretion of 
the Judge.

•	Participation in the interview process will be at 
the applicant’s own expense.

•	This position is subject to mandatory electronic 
fund transfer (EFT) participation for payment of net pay 
(i.e. Direct Deposit).

•	Pursuant to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, 
selection is contingent upon providing proof of being 
legally eligible to work in and for the United States.  
Acceptable documentation includes a U.S. Passport; 
original or a certified birth certificate issued by a 
state, country, or municipal authority; a certificate of 
U.S. Citizenship, Alien Registration Receipt Card; and an 
authorized photo identification such as a state driver’s 
license, school identification card, or U.S. Military 
identification card.

•	Relocation expenses will not be provided.

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this 
position.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must be a law school 
graduate with academic standing within the upper third of 
the class.  Applicants must possess excellent research, 
analytical,  writing and communications skills, and PC 
proficiency.

Employee Benefits	

- Participation in the Federal Employee’s Health Benefits 
Program
- Participation in a group life insurance 
- Participation in a group long-term care insurance program
- Participation in a flexible spending account for medical 
and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis
- A minimum of ten (10) paid holidays per year
- Prescribed salary progression based on acceptable 
performance

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume 
with two letters of reference, law school transcripts and 
writing samples to:

U.S. Bankruptcy Court CA(E)
501 I Street, Suite 3-200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Attention: Cyndi Moore

This position will remain open until filled.  Candidates 
must travel for interviews at their own expense. The 
starting date for the successful candidate will be 
September 2008.  No relocation expenses will be provided.