Overview of Duties

This is a part-time temporary position beginning in August 2025 and ending in December 2025, depending on the student’s school calendar. The position may extend into the winter semester, ending May 2026.

The Appellate Clerical Intern performs various functions related to the administration and operations of the Clerk’s Office. Duties include: provide general office support including scanning, filing, processing mail and packages and assisting with records management; sort, classify, create and process court documents; assist with case management functions; assist with entry of various case documents on the docket; assist with issuing mandates and closing cases; assist with calendaring duties; prepare form letters, notices, and other correspondence using templates and forms; perform research for case-related, operational, and administrative functions; and perform receptionist duties, greet visitors, answer and route incoming calls and voicemail.

Qualifications

Anticipates being enrolled in an accredited college or university program in junior or senior status. Possess the ability to work under varying time constraints, detail-oriented, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information.

Compensation

$16.15 per hour (CL 22/1)

Conditions of Employment

Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Selectees are subject to a background check and are provisionally hired pending results of the background check. Employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit. For citizenship requirements and additional information about careers in the Judiciary, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, or to withdraw the announcement for any reason without notice.

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF application packet, including (1) a cover letter explaining your interest in working with the Sixth Circuit, and how your experience relates to the position, and (2) a resume, to the Director of Human Resources via the Resume button on our online application system. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by 3/31/2025. Virtual interviews will take place in early/mid-April.

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The Court of Appeals values diversity and is committed to inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and seek a diverse pool of applicants. If a reasonable accommodation is needed during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 513-564-7205.