Career Law Clerk to Honorable Alfreda L. Sheppard

Career Law Clerk to Honorable Alfreda L. Sheppard

Department: Judicial Branch

Location(s): Albany, Georgia

Salary Range: $74678 - $163514 Per Year

Job Summary: Law clerk duties will include, but are not limited to, 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; reviewing the active case docket daily and drafting standard scheduling orders as necessary; training and assisting the term law clerks; and managing the judge's schedule.

Major Duties:

• LAW CLERK DUTIES Research and analyze novel and complex legal issues in diverse areas of federal criminal law and civil litigation. Draft orders and memorandum opinions in civil and criminal cases for the judge's review. Prepare bench memoranda and other written materials for motions hearings and trial proceedings, as directed. Provide information and guidance to the judge on individual cases, as directed. Perform extensive computer legal research via Westlaw and/or Lexis. Monitor significant changes in federal statutes, sentencing guidelines, and Supreme Court and Eleventh Circuit precedent. Review and edit orders, opinions and memoranda drafted by term law clerk. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Closely monitor dockets of all pending cases and draft orders, as appropriate, for scheduling and discovery-related issues, default proceedings, service deficiencies, and other miscellaneous matters. Serve as chambers liaison for all outside personnel, including other District and Magistrate Judges, the Clerk of Court, Clerk's Office staff, U.S. Attorneys' Office, Federal Defenders Office, Probation and Pretrial Services Office and the Administrative Offices of the U.S. Courts. Train, assist and supervise a term law clerk. Receive, screen, and refer telephone and in-person callers. Monitor all incoming mail and email communication. Prepare in final form the judge's written correspondence, memoranda, annual reports, and other items. Assemble and attach supplemental material is required. Maintain the judge's calendar; schedule, change and cancel meetings, appointments, and hearings a directed; relieve the judge of routine details and oversee chambers supply stock and general chambers' management. Arrange all business travel itineraries for the judge, including plane tickets, hotel reservations, lodging plans, car rentals, and other arrangements. Perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned by the judge and as necessary for the efficient operation of chambers.

Qualifications: A strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and "can do" and resourceful attitude. The ability to thrive and lift up others in an environment that is deadline- driven and team based. Demonstrated excellence in performing legal research, writing, and analysis. Extensive skills in computer assisted research, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Teams is required. Strong attention to detail, including meticulous editing skills. Ability and desire to work as part of a team, including being a thought partner for others, and to take collective ownership of the work and well-being of chambers. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate well and respectfully with persons of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities; a talent for adapting quickly and effectively; and awareness of what helps others do their jobs well. Work habits that result in being consistently prepared, very organized, and able to anticipate challenges and propose solutions. The capability to receive feedback well and to provide feedback constructively. Respect for the role of the judiciary within our constitutional structure. At least three years of legal experience after law school (federal judicial law clerk experience is strongly preferred).

How to Apply: To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit: A current resume, including a list of at least three professional references. A writing sample not heavily edited or rewritten by others, it should be primarily the work of the applicant. Copy of law school transcript. A cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications, skills and experience necessary to perform the job. The completed package should be submitted as a single pdf application package to jobs@gamd.uscourts.gov with the subject heading: Career Clerkship.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-31