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-26-05-REVISED – Judicial and Public Services Supervisor February 11, 2026 Open until filled
CAFC-26-06 – Term Law Clerk to a Senior Federal Judge March 3, 2026 June 30, 2026
CAFC-26-07 – Case Management Specialist March 27, 2026 Open until filled
CAFC-26-09 – Procurement Specialist April 3, 2026 Open until filled
CAFC-26-11 – Chief Deputy Clerk April 20, 2026 April 24, 2026

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.