Federal Judicial Staff Attorney(S) Job in Atlanta - 63622282 - ZAHKMPQ3J5MUE

Job Title:
FEDERAL JUDICIAL STAFF ATTORNEY(s)

Department:
Judicial Branch

Agency:
US CourtsSub

Agency:
US Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit

Job Announcement Number:
SAO011110

SALARY RANGE:
$59,987.00 - $59,987.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 03, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:CL-0905-27

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Term position not to exceed 00/00/2012.  These are 2-year TERM positions.  Multiple positions available throughout the year.

DUTY LOCATIONS:
10 vacancies - Atlanta, GA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Attorneys' Office is a central legal staff, serving the Court at large rather than individual judges. The principal task of the office is to assist in the disposition of appeals through the preparation of legal memoranda.

Additional Duty Location Info:
10 vacancies - Atlanta, GA

Staff Attorneys' Office is a central legal staff, serving the Court at large rather than individual judges. The principal task of the office is to assist in the disposition of appeals through the preparation of legal memoranda. The types of cases the office presently handles include (1) direct criminal appeals involving sentencing guidelines and guilt/innocence issues, (2) all pro se appeals, including collateral attacks on criminal convictions by state and federal prisoners, and civil rights suits under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, (3) employment discrimination cases (4) immigration cases, and (5) social security appeals. There are also three specialized units within the office. The Jurisdiction Unit assists the Court in the initial review of all appeals filed for the purpose of determining appellate jurisdiction. The Issue Tracking Unit serves to track and catalog relevant legal issues. The Motions Unit processes certain substantive motions, including those for informa pauperis status, certificates of appealability for 28 U.S.C. §§ 2254 and 2255 appeals, transcripts at government expense, and motions to appoint, withdraw, and/or substitute counsel.

Staff attorneys work in a highly collegial environment with other recent law school graduates and lawyers coming from judicial clerkships or private practice, as well as with more experienced supervisory staff attorneys and senior management. Employment with the office offers a generous benefits package, civil and criminal law experience at the federal court level, and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and have excellent academic credentials. They must also have superior analytical, research, and writing skills and be proficient in computer-assisted research and WordPerfect. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon how well you perform on a skill(s) test related to the requirements of this position.


BENEFITS:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA

HOW TO APPLY:

There is no deadline date for this position. The Staff Attorneys' Office continues to accept applications for current and future staff attorney position openings on an ongoing basis.

DO NOT EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIALS.  Apply immediately by sending application materials by U.S. Mail to:

Sara L. Gilibert, Manager for Recruiting, Training & Professional Development,   Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals / Staff Attorneys' Office, 56 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2289.

Third year law students are encouraged to apply.  It is very important that we receive a complete application package (cover letter, resume, at least three professional references, unofficial law school transcript, a self-edited writing sample, and law school class rank and/or percentile rating) with applicants first mailing. Incomplete application packages cause delays in processing.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Sara L. Gilibert
Phone: 4043356411 Agency Information:
US Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
56 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Due to the volume of applications we receive we ask that you do not call to inquire about receipt or status of applications.  Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by phone.