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Attorney Advisor

Location

Missouri

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$73.4K - $119.3K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Professional Certificate2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Attorney Advisor

U.S. Courts of Appeals

• Provides prompt and accurate advice to court personnel regarding cases pending before the court and on other court-related issues. • Conducts legal research and reviews case records and filings. • Acts on certain motions within the delegated authority of the Clerk’s Office. • Screens appeals for jurisdictional and procedural issues and oral argument. • Works on special projects related to the operations of the Clerk’s Office. • Provides information to litigants and attorneys. • Serves as a legal resource for Clerk’s office staff. • Acts on certain motions within the delegated authority of the Clerk’s Office; refers other motions to other Clerk’s office staff, the Staff Attorneys’ office, or chambers as appropriate. • Provides procedural information to pro se litigants or counsel by responding to telephone inquiries and replying to correspondence.

Job Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice before the highest court of a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or federal court of general jurisdiction of the United States.
  • At least 2 years’ legal experience after law school. Time spent as a law clerk will be regarded as relevant experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and proficiency in the use of technology.
  • The ability to analyze complex legal questions and provide proposed solutions.
  • The ability to work quickly and accurately and prioritize among competing demands.
  • Knowledge of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
  • Thorough knowledge of the appellate process and the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (Preferred).
  • Prior experience as a federal law clerk or staff attorney, or employment as an attorney for a state appellate court (Preferred).

Benefits

  • Vacation time accrues at the rate of 13 days per year for the first 3 years, increasing to 20 days after 3 years and 26 days after 15 years.
  • Sick time accrues at a rate of 13 days per year.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Choice of employer-subsidized federal health plans and optional employer-subsidized Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
  • Vision and Dental insurance programs are available.
  • Flexible Spending Programs – pre-tax contributions for out-of-pocket health, dependent care, and transportation expenses.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Public transportation or parking subsidy (dependent on fiscal year funding).
  • Federal retirement includes an employer-sponsored pension plan (FERS) and a retirement contribution plan with employer match (TSP). Retirees are eligible for Social Security and carry health insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees.
  • Creditable service with other federal agencies and/or the military will be used to compute employee benefits.
  • Onsite fitness center and cafeteria.
  • Onsite, free health clinic is staffed with a nurse and M.D.
  • 24-hour building security.
  • Generous time off – paid Annual leave (vacation), Sick leave, and holidays.
  • Occasional teleworking may be allowed after the initial training period.
  • Nationwide leave sharing program.

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