Career Law Clerk to Honorable Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes

Court Name/Organization Virginia Eastern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia invites applications for the position of Career Law Clerk for U.S. District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes. This is a permanent law clerk position rather than a term or temporary law clerk position; the position will begin in June of 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled; however, interviews are targeted to commence on or before April 3, 2026. Law clerk duties will include reviewing briefs and other case filings, performing legal research, writing bench memoranda, and drafting orders and opinions in a wide variety of civil and criminal cases. Administrative duties will include serving as principal administrative manager of chambers, regularly reviewing the active case docket and drafting standard scheduling orders as necessary, training and assisting the term law clerks and student interns, and managing the judge's schedule. Location Norfolk, VA Opening and Closing Dates 03/04/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 13 - JSP 14 Salary $108,019 - $165,945 Link to Court Careers Information Announcement Number FY26-010N Link to Job Announcement