Duties

Summary

To work at the pleasure of the Judge.
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Responsibilities

To work at the pleasure of the Judge.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13 - CS-13, Equivalent to the GS-13.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must (1) be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, (2) have taken or sat for the bar exam in any jurisdiction before start date, (3) have graduated within the top third of an accredited law school, and (4) have proficient legal writing skills.

Bar membership is required for appointment at the CS 12 or 13 level. One year of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 12 level. Two years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 13 level.

Education

Law School Graduate / Juris Doctor

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Judge Laurer may request a writing sample after review of application packet.

(1) be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, (2) have taken or sat for the bar exam in any jurisdiction before start date, (3) have graduated within the top third of an accredited law school, and (4) have proficient legal writing skills.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Please read the "How To Apply" section.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.