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Current Openings

U.S. District Court

Courtroom Deputy Clerk
Open until filled.  Preference given to applications received by 11/16/26.
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Procurement Specialist
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 11/2/26.
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Court Operations Supervisor(Updated)
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 11/9/26.
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Full-time Pro Se Law Clerk for U.S. District Judge Tiffany Cartwright
Open until filled.
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Term Law Clerks(2) to U.S. Chief District Judge David Estudillo (Term to start August or September 2027)
Open until filled. Two Positions Available.
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Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead (Term to start June 2027)
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 10/30/26.
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U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services

U.S Probation and Pretrial Services Officer
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 11/10/26
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Federal Public Defender

No openings at this time.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Divisional Office Supervisor
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 10/16/26.
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Term Law Clerk to Judge Christopher M. Alston
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 9/1/26.
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Term Law Clerk - Tacoma Courthouse
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 8/17/26.
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Courtroom Deputy I/II
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 6/30/26.
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All applicants for employment with the Court are required to submit an application for employment in addition to any information requested in the vacancy announcement. Incomplete application packets will not be considered for an interview.

The Western District of Washington is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants, and a fair and respectful workplace to all current and prospective employees. Please see our Employee Dispute Resolution and Commitment to a Fair and Respectful Workplace policy (PDF) for additional information.

Other Federal Employment Sites

OSCAR is the central online resource for federal law clerk hiring and information on individual judges.

The federal judiciary careers site has a job search tool as well as information for new applicants.

USAJobs is the U.S. Government's official site for federal jobs and employment information.

Court employee
"(It's) the chance to do the right thing on a daily basis, to uphold the principles of the Constitution and to give people access to justice."

Questions?

Email the court's HR team or call us at (206) 370-8494. Our Applications and Interviewing Tips page has some good answers, as well.