Judicial Law Clerk (Term – Baltimore)

Judge Nancy V. Alquist of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland is seeking applicants to fill a judicial law clerk position to begin on or after December 1, 2026.  Preference will be given to the earliest received applications.  

The judicial law clerk is primarily responsible for researching a variety of legal issues, writing memoranda, drafting opinions, preparing for hearings, reviewing motions and proposed orders, assisting in case management and performing general chambers duties. The judicial law clerk also provides counsel to the judge and members of chambers staff on legal matters affecting the administration of bankruptcy laws and performs other duties as assigned by the judge.

Administrative duties include accurately and expeditiously transcribing orders, opinions, correspondence and other work product as drafted by the judge; receiving, screening, and referring telephone and in person callers; responding to basic questions related to the status and scheduling of cases; arranging and managing the judge’s schedule; arranging meeting and conference agendas; filing correspondence, orders, notices, and opinions in the court’s electronic filing system; reviewing daily reports to identify new filings; screening cases for potential conflict and maintaining a recusal list; and reviewing and certifying time, attendance and leave records for chambers staff.

For further information and details about how to apply, see the Vacancy Announcement.