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Reporter of Decisions

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Oct 3, 2020
Duties

Summary

This is a full-time position with the Reporter of Decisions' Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date : Friday, 10/02/2020, 11:59 PM EDT
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Responsibilities

As a statutory officer of the Supreme Court of the United States (28 U.S.C. § 673), the Reporter of Decisions is a high-level management position responsible for preparing the decisions of the Supreme Court for official publication, initially as bench and slip opinions, then in preliminary prints, and ultimately in the permanent bound volumes of the United States Reports . Major responsibilities include managing a staff of ten full-time employees, editing the Court's opinions in preparation for publication, and writing syllabuses of the Court's opinions for issuance with the opinions. The Reporter of Decisions works with the Counselor to the Chief Justice, Marshal, Clerk of the Court, and Librarian as one of five statutory Court Officers; and reports to the Chief Justice and the Court.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
  • Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov


Qualifications

At least ten years' practical experience in the field of law is required, and at least five years' of supervisory experience is preferred. Editorial experience in the legal publishing field desirable. Demonstrated aptitude for prompt, succinct, and accurate legal writing required.

Education

A law degree is required, admission to a state bar desirable.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

The following documents are required:
  • OF-306 ( http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf )
  • A resume
  • A cover letter
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