Job Title: Term Staff Attorney at Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, PA
Salary Range: $81,474 - $97,653 per year
Experience Level: Entry level or recent law school graduates
Job Description:
- Serve as a staff attorney for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, PA
- Work in a highly collegial environment with approximately twenty-five attorneys and a dedicated administrative staff
- Develop expertise in various areas of law, including habeas corpus, immigration, bankruptcy, civil rights, constitutional law, appellate jurisdiction, and federal civil and criminal procedure
- Gain familiarity with state and territorial laws of the Third Circuit
- Draft memoranda, per curiam opinions, and orders for judges
- Respond to questions from judges concerning individual cases
- Manage assigned cases
- Collaborate with supervisory attorneys and career attorneys
- Have the opportunity to work with and learn from attorneys with prior judicial clerkship or other professional experience
- Use strong research and writing skills to analyze legal issues
- Demonstrate maturity, good judgment, and high ethical standards
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Be flexible, motivated, and maintain a positive attitude towards work assignments
Qualifications:
- Graduating law school students or recent graduates preferred
- Strong academic background
- Demonstrated research and writing ability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and motivation in handling work assignments
- High ethical standards and good judgment
Employee Benefits:
- Leave benefits include vacation and medical leave
- Eligible for Social Security coverage
- Eligible for group medical and life insurance and supplemental benefits programs
- Retirement benefits may be available if transferring without a break in service from another retirement-eligible federal position
Application Process:
- Apply through OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review)
- Create an OSCAR account or log in to an existing account
- Submit required application materials, including cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample
- Provide names and contact information for three references with first-hand knowledge of the applicant's aptitude for the work performed by staff attorneys
- Emailed or paper applications, as well as late applications, will not be considered
- Telephone inquiries about the position are discouraged
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
