State of Oregon · 7 hours ago
Law Clerk for Appellate Commissioner Theresa Kidd
Salem, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$6,870/mo - $7,953/moThe State of Oregon's Judicial Department is seeking a post-graduate law clerk for Appellate Commissioner Theresa Kidd, starting August 2026. The law clerk will engage in complex legal research, writing, and assist in the motion-resolution process within the Oregon Court of Appeals.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Researching discrete legal issues
Writing legal memoranda
Preparing draft orders
Assisting in supervision of law-student externs
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) from an ABA-accredited law school by the start of the clerkship
The law clerk should have demonstrated experience handling multiple unrelated matters concurrently, accurately, and promptly
The ideal clerk will effectively and respectfully communicate differing views on legal analysis or outcomes
The law clerk is expected to handle and safeguard confidential information and to uphold the highest standard of ethics
In your resume, please include your law school GPA and class rank
In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in clerking for the Oregon appellate courts and how your experience has prepared you for the position
Your writing sample must be 10 pages or less (5-7 pages is preferred)
Letters sent by your recommenders must be emailed or postmarked by the application deadline
Emailed letters must be sent to OJD.HRSD@ojd.state.or.us
Mailed letters (postmarked by March 16, 2026) must be sent to: Law Clerk for Appellate Commissioner Theresa Kidd Recommendation – Applicant's First and Last Name Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) Human Resource Services Division (HRSD) 1163 State St, Salem, OR 97301
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist
You will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Health insurance
Participation, after six months' employment, in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System
Bar dues payments up to the cost of bar dues for the Oregon State Bar
Training and continuing legal education programs
Remote work
Company
State of Oregon
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Chief Financial Officer
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