U.S. Courts of Appeals

Part-Time Attorney Advisor

U.S. Courts of Appeals

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Iowa • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $87,301 - $111,867 per year

About the role

  • The Attorney Advisor provides prompt and accurate advice regarding cases pending before the court and on other court-related issues.
  • Conducts legal research and reviews case records and fillings.
  • 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.
  • Provides procedural information to pro se litigants or counsel by responding to telephone inquiries and replying to correspondence.

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice before the highest court of a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or federal court of general jurisdiction of the United States.
  • At least 2 years’ legal experience after law school. Time spent as a law clerk will be regarded as relevant experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and proficiency in the use of technology.
  • The ability to analyze complex legal questions and provide proposed solutions.
  • The ability to work quickly and accurately and prioritize among competing demands.
  • Knowledge of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
  • Thorough knowledge of the appellate process and the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (preferred).
  • Prior experience as a federal law clerk or staff attorney, or employment as an attorney for a state appellate court (preferred).
Benefits
  • Eligible part-time employees accrue annual leave on a pro-rated basis depending upon their years of creditable service as follows: Less than three years of service: 1 hour for each 20 hours in a pay status
  • Three through 14 years of service: 1 hour for each 13 hours in a pay status
  • 15 or more years of service: 1 hour for each 10 hours in a pay status
  • Eligible part-time employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 20 hours in a pay status.
  • Eligibility for health benefits coverage and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; however, premiums will be prorated.
  • Onsite fitness center and cafeteria.
  • Onsite, free health clinic is staffed with a nurse and M.D.
  • 24-hour building security.
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchcase analysisappellate processFederal Rules of Appellate Procedurelegal writingmotion practicejurisdictional issuesprocedural issuescase record reviewlegal advice
Soft Skills
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Certifications
Juris Doctoradmission to practice law