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The Honorable Associate Judge Leslie A. Meek of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is seeking a judicial law clerk to begin in August 2027. The position is for a period of two years. The law clerk will be responsible for providing the Judge with support.

The applicant must have obtained a J.D. from an accredited law school upon the commencement of the clerkship. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a strong writer, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be expected to handle a number of daily tasks within chambers, including the timely management of the Judge’s calendar, drafting judicial orders and opinions, researching and preparing legal memoranda, monitoring all incoming motions, assisting in the courtroom, and administrative work as needed.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, writing sample, and list of three references to JudgeMeekChambers@dcsc.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Honorable Associate Judge Leslie A. Meek of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is seeking spring legal extern(s). The Spring 2027 legal externship requires students to be available for a minimum of one full 8-hour day per week. This is an unpaid position with an opportunity to earn law school credit.

Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited law school. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a strong writer, have an interest in civil litigation, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively. A successful candidate will be expected to handle various daily tasks within chambers, including drafting judicial orders and opinions, researching and preparing legal memoranda, and assisting with administrative work as needed.

Interested candidates should submit a completed application to JudgeMeekChambers@dcsc.gov. A completed application must include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, writing sample (10 page maximum), and list of three references. All materials must be submitted electronically.

Candidates for the Spring Externship must submit their application by November 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST). Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis or until the position is filled. Please feel free to reach out to the email address above if you have any questions.

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is currently recruiting for Administrative Law Judge positions.

You can view the job posting on the DCHR website here:  https://dchr.dc.gov/page/administrative-law-judge-district-columbia-office-administrative-hearings-2#gsc.tab=0

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and interests, please submit a completed application, supplemental documentation identified in the application, and a cover letter to oah.hr@dc.gov by 11:59 pm on September 30, 2026.

*All applicants must submit their applications to oah.hr@dc.gov; paper or in-person submissions will not be accepted.

The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia is looking for multiple attorneys to join our team handling (1) defensive cases; and (2) affirmative False Claims Act litigation.

This is a terrific opportunity for some interested in litigation who wants tackle some of the most challenging, high-impact cases (especially right now). 

The defensive practice primarily involves litigation cases brought under the freedom of information act, the administrative procedure act, the federal employment discrimination laws, immigration laws, and the federal torts claim.

The affirmative practice involves  investigating and litigating cases involving fraud against the government.

Please contact: Saifuddin.Kalolwala@usdoj.gov.  

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Legal Division has posted a Senior Counsel announcement on USAJobs. The announcement is open to the public until Friday September 14, 2026. The Legal Division would be delighted if you would share the information with your legal community via job boards, newsletters, and or any other methods of direct outreach you engage in. Please see the job announcement details below:

 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881819000

https://jobs.lever.co/palantir/168e1345-913c-4826-a926-a07d5cf10bba

Reach out to mkalaskar@palantir.com for additional info/questions.

The Honorable Associate Judge Leslie A. Meek of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is seeking fall legal extern(s). The Fall 2026 legal externship requires students to be available for a minimum of one 8-hour day each Friday, and half day on Thursday afternoon. This is an unpaid position with an opportunity to earn law school credit.

Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited law school. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a strong writer, have an interest in civil litigation, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively. A successful candidate will be expected to handle various daily tasks within chambers, including drafting judicial orders and opinions, researching and preparing legal memoranda, and assisting with administrative work as needed.

Interested candidates should submit a completed application in PDF format combined into one attachment to JudgeMeekChambers@dcsc.gov. A completed application must include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, writing sample (10 page maximum), and list of three references. All materials must be submitted electronically.

Candidates for Fall Externship must submit their application by August 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST). Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis or until the position is filled.  Please feel free to reach out to the email address above if you have any questions.

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

https://mvlslaw.org/about-us/careers/

Closing date - 7-22-2026

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The Honorable Judge Robert R. Rigsby, Associate Judge with the D.C. Superior Court, is seeking a law clerk for a minimum one-year term to begin August 2026. Interested applicants should send materials, including a 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) transcript, 4) three letters of recommendation and 5) writing sample (preferably less than 10 pages), to JudgeRigsbyChambers@dcsc.gov in the form of a single PDF document. Letters of recommendation may be sent separately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email JudgeRigsbyChambers@dcsc.gov or call 202-879-4344 if you have any questions.

The SEC’s Division of Enforcement is seeking talented and committed attorneys interested in complex and challenging work to help protect investors and U.S. markets. The Division of Enforcement plays an essential role in carrying out the SEC’s mission by investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws and prosecuting the Commission’s civil suits in federal courts and administrative proceedings.

We are currently hiring investigative attorneys and trial attorneys in Washington, DC and select regional offices.  The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Informational session about current opportunities for attorneys in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.

The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. ET.  To register, please click the following link and provide your name and email address.

Information Session:  Opportunities in the SEC Division of Enforcement

For more information or to apply for current openings in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, visit USAJobs.gov.