This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495869500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a temporary position. No benefits are offered in this position.
It is deemed as a WAE (while actually employed) position. Law clerks serve at the pleasure of the Judge. This clerkship is particularly suited for individuals interested in appellate practice, court operations, or those desiring legal experience across a broad range of areas. This position provides exposure to appellate practice and techniques including motions, emergency matters, and extraordinary writs. The responsibilities of the court law clerks varies as those of staff counsel for other state and federal appellate courts. They include: (1)Motions; (2) Petitions, Stays, and Emergency Matters; (3) Opinions and Special Projects.
The position will start at $29.01 per hour.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
04/03/2018 to 03/31/2019
$29.01 - $37.72 per hour
JS 10
Not required
No
Seasonal - July 2018 to December 2018
Full-time - Temporary
10
No
CTWD-2018-0006
495869500
The law clerk is expected to perform the duties below:
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation/Proof of Education (e.g. college transcript or law degree)
To qualify based on education, upload copy of your law school transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service or education to meet the above requirements.
This job is temporary.
All required information must be received by the closing date.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the basic qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
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1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation/Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or law degree)
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495869500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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