The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Amanda L. Meredith. Clerkship commences immediately.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Amanda L. Meredith. Clerkship commences immediately.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.
Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate and have demonstrated two of the following accomplishments or proficiencies:
Person must be a law school graduate.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your completed application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview.
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 materials, and email applications should be submitted in Portable Document Format and combined in one attachment:
Once your completed application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview.
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