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.

Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family.

Qualified applicants should submit one document in PDF format via e-mail to Madhuri_Belkale@vaed.uscourts.gov that includes the following: a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications, skills and experience necessary to perform the job; a current resume, including a list of at least three professional references; a law school transcript; and a completed AO 78 Form, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment In the same email, please include TWO writing samples consisting of (1) an analysis of a complex criminal issue and (2) an analysis of a complex civil matter. These samples should be primarily the work of the applicant and not heavily edited or rewritten by others. Applications should note if a particular individual referred the candidate to Judge Allen.