Appointment is provisional pending suitability determination by the court based on results of fingerprint and background checks.
Employees are required to use Electronic Transfer of Funds for payroll deposit.
The start date for this position will be in August 2026. The position will not be available sooner.
Qualifications
Candidates must have experience that demonstrates an ability to carry out the above representative duties
Bachelor's degree
Minimum two-year commitment
Strong interest in learning about the federal judiciary and its workings
Must be a highly motivated, extremely detail-oriented individual
Demonstrated trustworthiness, utmost discretion, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and exercise independent judgment
High proficiency with Internet research and Microsoft Office
Education
A Bachelor's Degree is required.
Additional information
The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Federal benefits include paid annual and sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, flexible benefits program, long-term care, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and an interview.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Federal benefits include paid annual and sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, flexible benefits program, long-term care, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial or official) in a single PDF attachment to VacancyChambersJA-USCA-25-15@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the Job Announcement number (USCA-25-15) in the email subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
The court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial or official) in a single PDF attachment to VacancyChambersJA-USCA-25-15@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the Job Announcement number (USCA-25-15) in the email subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
The court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
