- Reviewing the parties' filings and the record
- Independently researching the legal issues
- Identifying the strongest recommendation(s) for resolving the matter
- Orally presenting recommendations to monthly panels of judges
- Drafting orders and non-precedential decisions
- Effectively managing a docket of cases
- Promptly and accurately performing administrative tasks
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- At least two years post-J.D. legal work experience consistent with the duties and responsibilities of this position
- Proof that you are licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and an active member of the bar in good standing
- Salary: Depending on locality $108,245 (CL 28)
- Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available. Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.
- Other Perks: Telework opportunities, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, mass transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, team environment, creative people, and enhanced tenure-based vacation accrual.
- OSA is headquartered in San Francisco, California and most staff attorneys are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Opportunities to work from other courthouses in the Circuit (including Pasadena, California; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington) are sometimes available.
- A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
- A current resume showing your education, work experience, and other relevant experience
- Responses to the supplemental questions below
- How would a limited-term staff attorney position at the court support your career goals?
- Describe a situation where you displayed strong oral communication skills.
- Describe a situation where you were persuaded to change your mind.
- You will be asked to provide three references and a copy of your law school transcript
- You will receive contact information for staff attorneys who have offered to answer questions about their experience at the court through optional, informal conversations that are not part of the hiring process
- You will receive instructions and case materials for a performance exercise. During the interview, you will give a brief presentation about the materials and we will ask you questions.
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Staff Attorney - San Francisco, United States - United States Courts
Description
Court Name/Organization:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Overview of the Position: Staff attorneys are responsible for the substantive, procedural, and administrative processing of motions and fully briefed cases.
This position will foster your legal research, writing, and oral presentation skills.Applicants who are hired for this position will be placed in a subject area team within OSA, depending on staffing needs and applicant experience and interest.
Current needs are in the civil and criminal realms.Location:
San Francisco, CA Opening and
Closing Dates: 04/29/202- Open Until Filled Appointment Type: Permanent Classification Level/Grade: CL 28 Salary: $108,245 Link to Job Announcement
Position Description
Applications will be accepted through May 14, 2024.
One-year term position, renewable up to a maximum of five years depending on performance and budget.
The Office of Staff Attorneys (OSA) seeks attorneys who are dedicated to supporting the federal Judiciary's mission of ensuring equal justice under the law.
We are excited to welcome team members who have excellent judgment and a high level of personal integrity, thrive on independent work and are open to feedback, adapt easily to new work assignments and legal developments, and embrace new challenges in response to court needs.
About the Office of Staff AttorneysOSA is the central legal staff for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and is a highly collegial environment. OSA has subject area teams of attorneys who focus on civil, immigration, criminal, or habeas matters. Staff attorneys report to a team supervisor and the Chief Staff Attorney.
We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and seek a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.
For more information, please visit:
Representative Duties
Processing motions and cases entails:
Staff attorneys may also be called upon to respond to public inquiries and requests for information, and to process emergency motions on an expedited basis outside of regular work hours.
With increased experience, staff attorneys may handle a higher volume of assignments, conduct peer review of cases, mentor legal externs, and work on increasingly complex matters.
Position Qualifications:
Total Rewards:
Conditions of Employment
To be employed by the judiciary, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of a background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay is required.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues.
The court requires all its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 absent an exemption from the requirement based on a documented medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief.
Equity Focused EmployerWe value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace.
The Ninth Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.
How To ApplyPlease submit a single pdf application packet through the Career Portal that includes:
Please answer each of the following questions in a paragraph or two. Responses will be evaluated to assess an applicant's ability to write clearly and concisely.
Our tentative plan is to conduct interviews via Zoom the week of May 20, 2024.
If selected for an interview:
Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. Unsuccessful candidates will not receive notice. Applicants scheduled for interviews should advise the Human Resources department if any accommodation is needed for the interview. Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.