A078, Application for Federal Judicial Employment ** Required **
The AO78 is required for all positions except for judgeships (USMJ applicants -- see below).
Please follow the application instructions exactly as listed in each vacancy announcement.
Clerk’s Office
- NEW! IT Technician Open until filled
- NEW! Procurement Specialist II Open until filled, preference given to applications received by February 24
- Court Interpreters - Albuquerque, Las Cruces One position in Las Cruces remaining Open until filled
Clerkships
- NEW! Term Law Clerk, Gonzales Open until filled Available immediately
- Term Law Clerks (2), Gonzales, Fall 2026 Open until filled Anticipated start date October 1, 2026
- Term Law Clerk, Martinez, Fall 2027 May 1, 2026 or until filled Anticipated start date August 17, 2027
- For other law clerk opportunities, visit OSCAR
Judgeships
- There are currently no judgeships available
US Magistrate Judge Application -- Required for District of New Mexico judicial vacancies
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Conditions of Employment
- Benefits and Compensation: The judiciary offers a generous compensation and benefits package to its employees, including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and flexible work schedules. Click here for details.
- Citizenship: Employees must be United States Citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Find out more at uscourts.gov.
- Code of Conduct: Judiciary employees are required to adhere to Codes of Conduct that serve as ethical guidance for judges and judicial employees. Find out more at uscourts.gov.
Questions or problems? Contact us at usdcjobs@nmd.uscourts.gov