Position Overview
The Paralegal/Judicial Assistant ("JA") is a permanent staff member in the Judge's Chambers. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, proficient in writing and editing, have a pleasant and positive attitude and the ability to act as the institutional memory of a small office with a staff of law clerks that turns over annually, and will possess the initiative to ensure smooth-running operations in the Judge's absence.
Position Overview
The Paralegal/Judicial Assistant ("JA") is a permanent staff member in the Judge's Chambers. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, proficient in writing and editing, have a pleasant and positive attitude and the ability to act as the institutional memory of a small office with a staff of law clerks that turns over annually, and will possess the initiative to ensure smooth-running operations in the Judge's absence.
This position essentially is part executive assistant and part legal support, and the right candidate must have an aptitude and willingness to perform both roles. This is an in-office position.
Representative Duties
The Paralegal/JA will provide a variety of support services for Judge Forrest and her law clerks including receiving and assisting visitors; answering and screening phone calls; preparing correspondence and reports; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reports; helping the Judge manage her professional assignments and court-related events; coordinating the Judge's travel schedule; and maintaining office functionality, from ordering supplies to coordinating technical assistance.
The Paralegal/JA also assists Judge Forrest and her law clerks in preparing for oral arguments, which includes performing case checks for potential conflicts of interest; managing case materials; acquiring and returning court records; maintaining the chambers calendar and monitoring critical deadlines; maintaining a database; filing, collecting and submitting information for various required annual disclosures; drafting simple orders; and proofreading and cite checking citations in orders and dispositions.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of 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 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. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.
Equal Focused Employer
We 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.
Required Qualifications
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
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