Career Opportunities

(For all Northern California court locations)

Thank you for your interest in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The court seeks to promote diversity in the workplace and to create an environment that embraces and celebrates differences among gender, age, ethnic origins, different abilities and races.

Watch a video (YouTube.com) on working for the Federal Judiciary.

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. Once you find a position of interest, visit “How to Apply” on “The Application Process” page.

Current Career Opportunities

All positions listed below will be open until filled (priority consideration given to applications received before the date listed).

		Priority Cut-off Date
	Courtroom Deputy (Oakland) (.pdf, 112 KB)	12/15/2019
	Docket Clerk (Oakland) (.pdf, 154 KB)	12/20/2019
	Staff Attorney & Communications Officer (.pdf, 149 KB)	12/2/2019
	Courtroom Deputy (San Jose) (.pdf, 119 KB)	12/6/2019
	Law Clerk to Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse (.pdf, 110 KB)	01/6/2020
	Pro Tem Court Reporter BPA Forms Packet (.pdf, 320 KB) — The Court accepts applications year-round for contract court reporter services. | View more information for individuals interested in providing pro tem court reporter services. | Download Statement of Work (.pdf) | Download Terms & Conditions (.pdf)