The U.S. Court of Appeals is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Grant Jaquith. Clerkship expected to begin as soon as possible.
The U.S. Court of Appeals is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Grant Jaquith. Clerkship expected to begin as soon as possible.
CS 11 ($85,447 - $111,087); CS 12 ($102,415 - $133,142); CS 13 ($121,785 - $158,322)
Legal Work Experience: Legal work experience for this position means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.
Note: Preference will be given to veterans; if applying for a 5 or 10-point veteran's preference, proof of eligibility must be submitted with application.
Conditions of Employment: Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
This appointment is Excepted Service, made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments in the Competitive Service.
Qualification Requirements for at least CS 11, Step 1: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, have at least one year of veterans law experience, and have demonstrated one of the following accomplishments or proficiencies:
To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment.
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.
Application must include the following materials:
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.
Email application package to: employment@uscourts.cavc.gov
or
Mail to:
Human Resources Department
625 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20004
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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