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! Official Court Reporters (2) - Albuquerque, Las Cruces Open until filled, preference given to applications received by March 23
- NEW! Customer Services Clerk Open until filled
- UPDATE: IT Technician More than one position may be filled from this announcement Open until filled
- Procurement Specialist II Open until filled
- Court Interpreters - Albuquerque, Las Cruces One position in Las Cruces remaining Open until filled
Clerkships
- NEW! Term Law Clerk, Khalsa Open until filled Anticipated start August 2026, exact date negotiable
- 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 for federal employment. See Citizenship Requirements for Employment in the Judiciary.
- 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