Chambers Career Opportunities

Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson is seeking a Judicial Term Law Clerk in San Francisco, CA, for a term of one year (6/2/2025-6/2/2026), with the possibility of an extension for up to two years total. Conduct independent legal research and analysis, assist in drafting opinions and/or bench memoranda, and assist with hearing preparation and scheduling. Advise and make recommendation to the Judge on pending motions and requests. Proactively review assigned cases, including at intake, to determine if any initial action on the case is required. Most assigned cases are civil, but the position requires work on some criminal matters and habeas petitions.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a full-time Pro Se Law Clerk to assist the Court with the processing of civil rights complaints and habeas corpus petitions filed by prisoners not represented by counsel. The Pro Se Law Clerk screens the complaints and petitions, conducts legal research, and prepares proposed orders and opinions in these cases for the Court, and performs other legal and administrative duties as assigned. The position is based in San Francisco, CA but telework arrangements may be considered. (Priority consideration given to applicants who apply by January 17, 2025)

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern District of California, San Francisco courthouse, is currently accepting applications for a 12-month term clerk position to begin Fall 2025. Chambers will begin reviewing applications as received, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Early application is to your advantage. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, and communications skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of post-law school work experience at the time of application. Applicants with at least two years’ experience in litigation practice and/or a federal clerkship are highly preferred, as are applicants with knowledge of intellectual property, securities, antitrust, and/or complex litigation. Writing samples should be no longer than ten pages, and your own writing without significant substantive editing by others. Please do not mail hard-copy applications or letters of recommendation to chambers unless directed to do so. Priority cut-off date is February 28, 2025. Interviews may be conducted before the priority cut-off date.