Judge Laurer requires a 24-month commitment from the law clerk. This term may be extended by mutual agreement, and it can also convert to a career law clerk position. Chambers is using a hybrid work schedule, combining remote and in-office work.
This appointment is excepted service, made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service.
Judge Laurer requires a 24-month commitment from the law clerk. This term may be extended by mutual agreement, and it can also convert to a career law clerk position. Chambers is using a hybrid work schedule, combining remote and in-office work.
This appointment is excepted service, made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service.
Court Schedule: CS-11/12/13 (equivalent GS-11/12/13)
Flexible Term Start Date as soon as August 2024.
To serve at the pleasure of the Judge.
Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment issubject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must (1) be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, (2) have taken or sat for the bar exam in any jurisdiction before start date, (3) have graduated within the top third of an accredited law school, and (4) have proficient legal research and writing skills.
Experience with veterans law preferred. However, Judge Laurer is committed to growing the veterans law practice and
encourages anyone-even new graduates-interested in public service, plain language legal writing, administrative law, or
appellate law to apply.
Position Grade Levels: Current salary range including Washington-Baltimore Locality Pay, as of issuing date and subject to
change, is:
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
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.
Instructions for Applying: Application must include the following material:
The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.
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