The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is recruiting for a term law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney for 2027-2028. The term law clerk assists the magistrate judge with the civil docket by preparing the judge for hearings, researching legal issues, and drafting initial drafts of orders and reports and recommendations. The term law clerk also supports the magistrate judge with the criminal docket by managing warrant and other requests from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and by researching criminal law and procedure issues as they arise. The position is for a minimum one-year term but, if requested by the applicant, could be extended to a two-year term.
Announcement for Term Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Judge Elizabeth Chestney – San Antonio, TX