Careers

Court Employment

The Federal Circuit is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions.  All submitted applications must include a completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (pdf).

To learn about working in the federal judiciary, including available benefits, visit the U.S. Courts website (external).

Current Vacancies

 
Position Opening Date Closing Date
CAFC-26-02-REVISED – Information Technology Security Officer January 21, 2026 Open until filled
CAFC-26-03 – Chief Deputy Clerk and Assistant Circuit Executive for Court Operations January 22, 2026 Open until filled
CAFC-26-04 – Human Resources Program Coordinator February 4, 2026 Open until filled

Law Clerk Hiring Plan

Information about the hiring of law clerks by judges of the court is available at the Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan page on the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) site (external), the central online resource for federal law clerk and appellate court staff attorney hiring.