Job Openings
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Status of Previously Posted Positions:
- The Human Resources Specialist position in Kansas City has been filled.
- Interviews for the U.S. Probation Officer positions in Wichita have been scheduled. Applicants selected to interview have been notified.
- The Law Clerk position for U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes has been filled.
If you have questions, please call the recruitment line at 913-735-2230.
Benefits
The U.S. District Court of Kansas offers a full range of benefits and options to eligible employees. Here is an overview of our comprehensive benefits package:
- 13 days per year paid vacation for the first three years.
- 20 days per year paid vacation after three years of service.
- 26 days per year paid vacation after fifteen years of service.
- 13 days per year paid sick leave.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Choice of healthcare coverage, including dental & vision coverage.
- Life Insurance options.
- Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System for eligible employees.
- Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (tax deferred retirement savings plan) for eligible employees.
- Participation in the Flexible Benefits Program.
- Free parking.
- Free on site fitness center.
Internship Program
All internships will focus primarily on providing an educational experience for the participant. A student may provide a maximum of 2,080 hours of volunteer service to the court. Individuals related to judges or a public official of the court are not eligible to apply for an internship. All student volunteers are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct and will be subject to a background check.
Clerk’s Office Opportunities
The Clerk’s Office actively participates in three types of volunteer internship programs:
1. Law Student Internships: Students learn court procedures and gain front-line experience within the federal judiciary while working on special projects. The intern works closely with the Clerk of the Court and chambers’ personnel on several special initiatives within the court, including legal research and writing projects.
2. Paralegal Student Internships: Students perform paralegal work, observe court proceedings and learn specific Clerk’s Office procedures and practices.
3. Administrative Student Internships: Participants have the opportunity to gain valuable entry – level experience in their area of interest: Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance and Procurement.
** If you are interested in applying for any of the following opportunities, please submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department at: ksd_recruitment@ksd.uscourts.gov.
Clerkship Clinic
Law Student Internship Opportunities with District Court and Magistrate Judges: The Court has an internship program in place with the University of Kansas and Washburn University. Law students from those schools can apply directly through the clerkship clinic coordinator at their school. Student applications are due in February, and assignments are generally determined by April.
All other interested law students should submit a cover letter and resume, within the same time frame, directly to the Human Resources Department at: ksd_recruitment@ksd.uscourts.gov.