Staff Attorney

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts · Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Company

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts

Location

Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

The Legal Division of the Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, will have an opening in November 2024 for a highly qualified attorney to serve as a staff attorney to the full court. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

The position is full-time and for a two-year term. Limited term extensions may be available. Some work may be done remotely.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Because the D.C. Circuit entertains a large number of high-profile and sealed cases, staff attorneys are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.

In addition, your continued employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. A full background investigation for a security clearance may be required.

Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government.

Qualifications

The caseload of the D.C. Circuit involves virtually every area of federal law, and is unique in the number of cases filed against the executive branch. Because staff attorneys must be able to advise the judges on difficult, varied, and important legal issues, the court is highly selective in its hiring. The court is looking for individuals who have demonstrated the ability to research and analyze complex legal issues in depth and to express themselves clearly, both orally and in writing.

To qualify for the CL 28 level or above, you must be a member of the bar of a state or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of relevant experience after graduation from law school.

Education

At a minimum, applicants must possess a J.D. degree as of the position's start date. A judicial clerkship or internship, law review membership, or comparable legal research and writing experience is desirable. Litigation experience is advantageous. Graduation in the top 25% of your law school class is preferred.

Additional information

Selected applicants will serve a one-year probationary period. All positions in the Clerk's Office are excepted appointments and are "At-Will." The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Selected applicants will be subject to mandatory electronic transfer of funds for payment of net pay. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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