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05/17/2021 to 06/21/2021
$84,960 - $119,384 per year
JS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - as needed
Nonone
Permanent
Part-time - Part Time
Excepted
0
No
No
2021-05-USDC
601739700
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The Pro Se Law Clerk performs substantive screening of all prisoner petitions and motions, including state habeas corpus petitions, motions to vacate sentence, and civil rights complaints; performs substantive screening of other pro se litigation; drafts appropriate recommendations and orders for the Courts signature; performs research to assist the Court in preparing opinions; maintains liaison between the Court and litigants; reviews the docket of pending prisoner litigation to assure the proper progress of such cases and advises the Court of those cases where action by the Court is appropriate; compiles statistics and prepares periodic reports which reflect the status and flow of cases, and performs other duties, as assigned.
Legal work experience is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. Major or substantial legal activities while in military service may be credited, on a month-to-month basis whether before or after graduation, but not to exceed one year if before graduation.
Graduation from an accredited law school, a strong academic background, membership (in good standing) with a State Bar, and at least one year of full-time post J.D. legal experience. A strong work ethic, and excellent organizational, communication and research / writing skills are required. Applicant must possess proficient typing and computer skills; ability to work with strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently or as a team player.
Additional Qualifications (Court Preferred): Working knowledge of criminal law and constitutional law, and previous state or federal clerkship experience.
Grade Qualifications:
Grade 12 ($84,960): J.D. and one-year post J.D. legal experience. Bar membership required.
Grade 13 ($101,028): J.D. and two years post J.D. legal experience. Bar membership required.
Grade 14 ($119,384): J.D. and three years post J.D. legal experience. At least two years experience as a federal law clerk is required to be placed at the grade 14 level. Bar membership required.
Open until filled with preferred start date of July 5, 2021.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on
the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be screened for qualifications above and the best qualified applicants may be invited for a personal interview.
NOTE: Please DO NOT USE THE USA Jobs "Apply" button because this does NOT link to our employment application website. For
information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Colorado employment website at
https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
Qualified applicants should submit in one PDF and by email only: a cover letter, current resume with daytime telephone number and email address, AO-78 application form writing sample (no more than 10 pages in length), and law school transcripts to: cod_hrd@cod.uscourts.gov.
DO NOT USE THE USA Jobs "Apply" button because this does NOT link to our employment website. For application instructions, please visit our website at https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx?FileID=7274
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.
DO NOT USE THE USA Jobs "Apply" button because this does NOT link to our employment website. For application instructions, please visit our website at https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx?FileID=7274
All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates.
NOTE: Please DO NOT USE THE USA Jobs "Apply" button because this does NOT link to our employment application website. For
information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Colorado employment website at
https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/601739700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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