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! Court Interpreters - Albuquerque, Las Cruces Two positions available Open until filled, preference given to applications received by January 26
- IT Technician Open until filled, preference given to applications received by December 23
- Customer Services Clerk Open until filled
Clerkships
- NEW! Term Law Clerk, Urias Open until filled, preference given to applications received by February 2
Limited term, immediate start through September 30, 2026 - NEW! Term Law Clerk, Vazquez Apply through OSCAR Anticipated start date February or early March
- Term Law Clerks (2), Gonzales Open until filled Anticipated start date October 1, 2026
- For other law clerk opportunities, visit OSCAR
Tenth Circuit
- NEW! Federal Public Defender, District of Colorado Applications must be received by February 25, 2026
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