Employment Information - United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Employment Information

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is one of 12 regional federal courts. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the Seventh Circuit serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Circuit courts hear appeals from district (trial) courts located within their circuit, as well as appeals from decisions of federal administrative agencies.

The Seventh Circuit is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals that are interested in serving their community and ensuring equal justice under law. To learn more about career opportunities in the U.S. Courts, please see one of the following:

• Chambers Law Clerk and Staﬀ Attorneys
• Seventh Circuit Employees
• Judicial Volunteers
• New Employee Information

Bankruptcy Judgeships

Bankruptcy Judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana

The Press Release can be found here.

The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit seeks applications from all qualified applicants to fill two positions as a bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana with a duty station in Indianapolis, IN. One position will be available in 2026 and one in early 2027. Applicants must be willing to travel to other locations in the Seventh Circuit to handle cases as need arises.

Please see the Notice for details.

To apply, please visit our application tracking system at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtsilnd/7thcircuitcoa/jobs/5241477/united-states-bankruptcy-judge?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Applications must be receieved by March 23, 2026.

Applicant Certification

Authorization and Waiver

Supplemental Question #1

Supplemental Question #2

Bankruptcy Judge Application Questions

Bankruptcy Judge Application FAQS

Current Job Openings
Consideration will only be given to those who apply through the court's online applicant tracking system: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtsilnd/7thcircuitcoa and provide a cover letter and resumé.

No vacancies currently.

JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT - OFFICE OF STAFF LAW CLERKS
Staff Law Clerkships available from August 2027 through August 2029.

Applications will be reviewed beginning in mid-June, 2026, in accordance with the Federal Clerkship Hiring Plan. Interviews will begin in July 2026.

Staff law clerks conduct legal research and recommend dispositions on a broad spectrum of cases. In contrast to chambers clerks, they work for all the judges of the court, attend conferences at which three-judge panels deliberate and resolve cases, and assist the judges in resolving substantive motions that address complex questions of procedure or seek preliminary relief. For more information, please see the Clerkships page.

	The Seventh Circuit is committed to the practice of equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. More information is available in the courtʹs Employment Dispute Resolution Plan.
	For questions, please contact Human_Resources_ILND@ilnd.uscourts.gov.