Assistant Calendar Clerk

$50,438 – $82,047 (CL 23)*
San Francisco, CA

Are you interested in a position that supports the federal Judiciary’s mission of ensuring equal justice under the law? This is an excellent opportunity for a college graduate considering a career in public service and/or the legal field. The Calendar Unit, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, is seeking a talented Assistant Calendar Clerk to join our team.

Representative Duties

• This position is located in the Clerk’s Office and reports to the Operations Supervisor. The Calendar Unit is responsible for setting the Court’s hearing schedule and for providing judges with necessary case materials.
• Data entry, responding to requests from judges and attorneys, sending notices to attorneys, monitoring pending motions, assigning cases to calendars, preparing calendar material for panels, and other duties as assigned.
• The successful candidate will have a steady, professional demeanor, keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working within a fast paced and diverse team environment.

Required Qualifications

High School graduation or equivalent, plus two years of progressively responsible legal or federal work experience in the above representative duties and:

• General knowledge of court procedures, practices, and the Ninth Circuit; proficiency with email, window applications and Adobe Acrobat; ability to work independently or in a team environment; demonstrated, proactive, problem-solving approach; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong customer service ethic; and ability to understand and apply established rules and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Total Rewards and Work-Life Balance

Salary*: Depending on qualifications and experience, $50,438 – $82,047 (CL 23).

Time off: 13 vacation days; 13 sick leave days; 11 paid holidays.

Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available. Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.

Other Perks: Telework opportunities, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, mass transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, team environment, creative people, and enhanced tenure-based vacation accrual.

How to Apply

Please submit a PDF application packet through the Career Portal that includes:

1) cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience performing the representative duties, and

2) current resume

Only complete applications will be considered.

Next Steps

• Priority application deadline: February 24, 2026.
• Video conference interviews available.
• Position open until it is filled.

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay required.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.

Equity Focused Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The 9^th Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.

Salary : $50,438 - $82,047