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U.S. Courts Court Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Summary The Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Court Attorney. Responsibilities The incumbent provides legal guidance and direction for the procedural management of the Court's caseload by performing the following duties: Drafts Clerk's procedural orders which facilitate case management. Conducts the initial screening of cases. Conducts legal research and drafts memoranda to the court on jurisdictional and other legal issues. Provides legal memoranda and procedural information to the court in emergency matters. Responds to inquiries from litigants and attorneys. Reviews filings for compliance and provides procedural and docketing directions to case managers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a United States citizen or must meet the requirements established by current appropriations law. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause. Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background check. Direct deposit of pay is required. Qualifications Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Admission to practice before the highest court of a state or commonwealth of the United States is required for appointments at CL 29. Up to two years of progressively responsible specialized experience in the practice of law, legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience, gained after graduation from law school, is required. A successful candidate must possess the following particular skills and abilities: knowledge of appellate practice and procedure; ability to analyze complex legal questions and provide proposed solutions; strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to work quickly and accurately, and to prioritize among competing demands. Education Please read the "Qualifications" section. Additional Information