Bankruptcy Appellate Panel - Law Clerk

at  US Courts

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Excepted service appointments are “At-Will.” Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a high-sensitive executive level background investigation. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States (for appointment at grade 12 or above).
• A strong academic background.
• Superior legal research, analytical, writing, and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently or as a team player, with a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-graduate appellate court work experience and/or judicial law clerk experience.
• Substantial knowledge and/or professional experience in the practice of bankruptcy law.

EDUCATION

A law degree from an accredited law school.

• Benefits

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IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

Submit the following materials to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov: 1) cover letter, 2) resume (including three professional references), 3) law school transcripts and 4) Application for Judicial Employment (available at https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/human-resources). It is highly preferred application materials be submitted as a single PDF.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help

The incumbent’s duties may include conferring with judges and Clerk’s Office staff; conducting legal research; preparing legal memoranda and drafting proposed decisions; attending oral argument sessions (some limited travel may be required); proofreading, editing, and cite-checking decisions; performing complex motion work; providing research and written analysis of matters of interest to the Court; performing docket quality control; answering inquiries from the public and parties appearing before the court; and other duties as assigned.