Law Clerk - Court of Appeals

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, is currently accepting applications to fill a newly created law clerk position for the court. Experience is preferred but not required. This position requires exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. Please submit your email application by February 24, 2025, to Presiding Judge Mark Gundrum at Mark.Gundrum@wicourts.gov

LOCATION: Waukesha, Wisconsin.  This position requires the candidate to work primarily in the office with the possibility of a limited amount of remote work.

SALARY: Starting salary will be $73,939 if candidate is a new law school graduate; $86,259 if candidate has one or more years of court system experience.  New hire would have a State of Wisconsin benefits package.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
1) Law Degree
2) Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
3) A criminal background check
4) Wisconsin Court System does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
5) Prior clerking experience preferred but not required

TO APPLY:  
Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation in a single.pdf document indicating the position #25-2505 Law Clerk – COA to Mark.Gundrum@wicourts.gov  The writing sample should be no longer than 20 pages and should represent the applicant’s own writing. Please include up to 3 professional references with the application.  Letters of recommendation need not accompany the application materials and may be sent at a later date if necessary.

DEADLINE:  February 24, 2025
The Wisconsin Court System will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants when requested. For additional information on the court system visit our website at www.wicourts.gov.