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Clerk's Office Careers

The first step in beginning your career search with the federal judiciary is to look for open jobs that match your skills, qualifications, and interests. Each posting includes a description of the position and the minimum required qualifications.  All Clerk’s Office positions listed below will be open until filled unless listed otherwise.

  • The Court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation.
  • Applicants called in for an interview for the Clerk’s Office will be given tests to determine their level of skill.
  • Final successful candidates are subject to a FBI fingerprint check and background investigation.
Job Title Location Department/Unit Salary Range Opening Date Closing Date Link to Apply
Docket Clerk/Relief Courtroom Deputy Clerk San Jose Clerk's Office
$67,972 - $110,469
February 9, 2026 Open Until Filled Apply
Official Court Reporter San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland Clerk's Office
$119,330 - $137,229
February 5, 2026 Open Until Filled Apply
Director of Information Technology San Francisco Clerk's Office
$125,768 - $197,200
January 28, 2026 Open Until Filled Apply
Intake/Docket Clerk San Francisco Clerk's Office
$61,707 - $100,341
January 9, 2026 Open Until Filled Apply
Relief Courtroom Deputy Clerk San Francisco Clerk's Office
$67,972 - $121,385
January 8, 2026 Open Until Filled Apply
Term Judicial Law Clerk to Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros San Francisco Judge's Chambers
$111,896 - $172,980
January 6, 2026 Open Until Filled Apply
Case Administration Supervisor (CL-28) San Francisco Clerk's Office
$89,488 - $145,507
January 2, 2026 Open Until Filled Apply
Judicial Law Clerk to Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi San Jose Judge's Chambers
$92,433 - $171,268
November 24, 2025 February 27, 2026 Apply
Staff Interpreter/Interpreter Coordinator San Francisco Clerk's Office
$131,743 - $195,200
November 7, 2025 Open Until Filled Apply