U.S. Courts of Appeals

Attorney

• Provides prompt and accurate advice to court personnel regarding cases pending before the court and on other court-related issues.
• Conducts legal research and reviews case records and filings.
• Acts on certain motions within the delegated authority of the Clerk’s Office.
• Screens appeals for jurisdictional and procedural issues and oral argument.
• Works on special projects related to the operations of the Clerk’s Office.
• Provides information to litigants and attorneys.
• Serves as a legal resource for Clerk’s office staff.
• Acts on certain motions within the delegated authority of the Clerk’s Office; refers other motions to other Clerk’s office staff, the Staff Attorneys’ office, or chambers as appropriate.
• Provides procedural information to pro se litigants or counsel by responding to telephone inquiries and replying to correspondence.

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