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Current Openings

Now accepting applications for the 2026 Western District of Washington Summer Externship Program!
Applications are open from January 1-February 2, 2026.  
Program Information and Application Instructions

U.S. District Court

Procurement Specialist
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 1/30/26. 
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Systems Technology Administrator (Updated)
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 1/5/26. 
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Term Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle L. Peterson (Term to start August/September 2026)
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 3/2/26.
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Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge John H. Chun (Term to start August 2026)
Open until filled. 
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U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services

No openings at this time.

Federal Public Defender

No openings at this time.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Clerk of Court
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 12/15/25.  
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Part-time Career Law Clerk to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mary Jo Heston (Term to start December 2026)
Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 3/1/26.  
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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.