Career Opportunities
Working for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeks to promote diversity in the workplace and create an environment that embraces and celebrates differences among gender, age, ethnic origins, different abilities and races.
Advantages of Working for the Federal Judiciary (Video)
The first step in beginning your career search with the federal judiciary is to look for open jobs that match your skills, qualifications, and interests. Each posting includes a description of the position and the minimum required qualifications.
New Magistrate Judge - Springfield MA
Public Notice for Appointment of New Magistrate Judge - Springfield MA
Please apply with this form:
U.S. Magistrate Judge Application - Word
United States Magistrate Judges are judicial officers of the U.S. district courts appointed by the district judges of the court to handle a variety of judicial proceedings. Magistrate judges perform functions delegated by the district court. In criminal cases, they have authority to issue warrants, conduct preliminary proceedings, such as initial appearances and arraignments, try cases involving petty offenses committed on federal lands, and try other misdemeanor cases with the consent of the defendant. In most districts, magistrate judges handle pretrial motions and hearings in civil and criminal cases. While most civil cases are tried by district judges, magistrate judges may also preside over civil trials if all parties consent.
Learn More About U.S. Magistrate Judges
U.S. Magistrate Judges - Their Function and Purpose in Our Federal Courts
A Guide to the Federal Magistrate Judges System
Current Career Opportunities
Other Opportunities
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U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Employment Opportunities
How to Apply
Unless instructed otherwise in the announcement, you may apply using our applicant tracking system: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/recruitment
For questions about the application process, please contact usdcmajobs@mad.uscourts.gov.
Applying for Judicial Clerkships (OSCAR)
Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR)
Judges Participating in OSCAR:
- Chief District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV
- District Judge Patti B. Saris
- District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock
- District Judge George A. O'Toole
- District Judge Denise J. Casper
- District Judge Leo T. Sorokin
- District Judge Rya W. Zobel
- District Judge Mark L. Wolf
- District Judge Michael A. Ponsor
- District Judge Indira Talwani