Human Resources

We are committed to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce that is as diverse as the community we serve.

Employment Opportunities - Current Vacancies

Vacancy Announcement: Full-Time Case Administrator (Richland, WA)

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington is currently accepting applications for a full-time Case Administrator in Richland, Washington.

This vacancy is open until filled with preference given to applications received before close of business on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Vacancy Announcement

Employment Application

Vacancy Announcement: One-Year Student Internship with the Eastern District of Washington

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington is accepting applications for a paid student internship offered through the Administrative Office of the United States Courts’ Model Intern Program (MIP). This one-year internship is assigned to the three court units of the Eastern District of Washington: the District Court, the Bankruptcy Court, and the Probation/Pretrial Services Office.

The Model Intern Program (MIP) focuses on providing interns with hands-on exposure to a variety of legal and non-legal career paths within the Federal Judiciary. Through meaningful assignments, rotations, networking, training, and mentorship, the MIP aims to develop the next generation of Judiciary employees, law clerks, and judges. Interns work alongside judges, law clerks, probation officers, and other public service professionals, receive first class mentorships, learn new skills, and perform meaningful work within the federal court system.

This unique, year-long internship is being offered to junior and senior undergraduate students and will be headquartered in Spokane, Richland, or Yakima, depending on the location and preference of the successful applicant. The MIP internship begins on June 16, 2025 (or June 30, 2025) and concludes by May 30, 2026. The intern will work full-time (no more than 40-hours/week) during the summer semester and part-time (no more than 20-hours/week) during the fall and spring semesters.

This vacancy is open until May 5, 2025.

Vacancy Announcement

Employment Application

Vacancy Announcement: Chief U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Officer - Amended

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington is accepting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Chief U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Officer. The duty station for this position (Spokane, Yakima, or Richland, Washington) will be determined by the preference of the successful applicant.

This vacancy is open until June 1, 2025 or until filled.

Vacancy announcement

Employment application

Working for the Federal Judiciary

U.S. Courts Employee Benefits

Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) Plan

Human Resources Contact:
509-458-3422
hr@waed.uscourts.gov

New Employee Appointment Paperwork

Congratulations on your employment with the Eastern District of Washington! Below are the necessary forms we need to process your new appointment. Please begin by reading the Welcome Letter, as it contains useful information and will assist you in completing the forms. Email HR@waed.uscourts.gov if you have questions about completing the forms. Please do not email your paperwork to us. You will need to bring the completed forms with you on your first day of employment.

Please be aware that all new appointments are subject to passing an FBI background Check - You will be fingerprinted on your first day.

Welcome Letter

Please bring these forms with you on your first day:

Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (AO-78)

Voluntary Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Disability Identification (AO-78B)

Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

W-4

Direct Deposit Sign-up Form

Emergency Contact Sheet

Employee Benefits Information

You have 60 days to elect these benefits:

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Election Form

Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Form

Designation of Beneficiary - FEGLI

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - Please see TSP website for forms and publications:

Forms and resources |The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Benefit Booklets and Supplemental Information:

Health Plan Guide

Benefits for New or Prospective Employees

Federal Employees Retirement System

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Booklet

Flexible Spending Program Brochure (Medical & Dependant Care Reimbursement)

Additional Information for Employees:

Holidays and Pay Calendar

Annual and Sick Leave Accrual

Salary Plan (JSP) Spokane

Salary Plan (JSP) Yakima/Richland

Salary Plan (CPS) Spokane

Salary Plan (CPS) Yakima/Richland

Court Reporters' Rates of Pay

Your Employee Rights and How to Report Wrongful Conduct

Your Rights in a Federal Judiciary Workplace

How to Address Wrongful Conduct in the Workplace

Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) Plan

Judicial Conduct and Disability Act

Rules for Judicial Conduct and Judicial Disability Proceedings

Judicial Conduct and Disability Complaint Form

Interns and Externs

A law student interested in an externship with the Court should check with his or her law school to see whether it has an externship program in coordination with the Court. If it does not, students may check directly with the judges' chambers, unless those chambers are not currently offering externships:

Chief Judge Stanley A. Bastian - Send email to: Lynn_Robinson@waed.uscourts.gov

Judge Thomas O. Rice - Is not currently offering externships

Judge Mary K. Dimke - 509-458-5250

Senior Judge Robert H. Whaley - 509-458-5270

Senior Judge Edward F. Shea - Is not currently offering externships

Senior Judge Lonny R. Suko - Is not currently offering externships

Senior Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson - Only accepts externships through the Gonzaga School of Law Externship Program.

Information on this Program is available at: www.law.gonzaga.edu/academics/externships/

Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke - 509-458-5240

Magistrate Judge Alexander C. Ekstrom - 509-573-6670

Law Clerk Information

Law Clerk Applicants:
Online System for Clerkship Application and Review

Incoming Term Law Clerk Resource Page

Congratulations on your selection to serve as a law clerk in the Eastern District of Washington! Below are the necessary forms we need to process your new appointment. Please begin by reading the Welcome Letter, as it contains useful information and will assist you in completing the forms. Email HR@waed.uscourts.gov if you have questions about completing the forms. Please do not email them to us. You will need to bring the completed forms with you on your first day of employment.