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The Honorable William S. Brown
The Honorable William S. Brown,
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Email: brown_ecf@scd.uscourts.gov
Recruiting for office(s) in: Greenville, South Carolina
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Temporary Law Clerk
The United States District Court, District of South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Temporary Law Clerk to the Honorable William S. Brown, United States Magistrate Judge. One law clerk position is available. The clerkship will begin mid-April and will last approximately three months.
Principle duties of the position include the following:
• Research substantive and complex issues of federal and state law;
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions and orders;
• Prepare the Judge for hearings, settlement conferences, and trials;
• Assist the Judge and Career Clerk with docket and case management;
• Generally provide legal counsel and support to the Judge; and
• Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 6 April 2026
- Anticipated start date: Mid-April 2026
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter
Hiring criteria
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:
• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials;
• Exceptional research and writing skills;
• Keen analytical ability and balanced judgment;
• Proficiency in computer skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Bar membership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior clerkship experience;
• At least one year of post-JD legal work experience;
• Prior litigation experience with significant written motion practice at a top-tier law firm or public agency;
• Law review or any significant legal writing experience; and
• Experience and/or interest in the habeas corpus law, constitutional law, civil rights, prisoner litigation, and/or employment law.