Main content Job Details for Paralegal to the Honorable Johnnie B. Rawlinson Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit City, State: Las Vegas, NV Court Website: http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov Permanent Position: Permanent Minimum Salary: $51,089 Maximum Salary: $80,358 Closing Date: 07/31/2018 Link to Original Job Post: https://ca9-employment.breezy.hr/p/fafff768ad14-paralegal-to-the-honorable-johnnie-b-rawlinson Position Description POSITION: PARALEGAL to the Honorable Johnnie B. Rawlinson, U.S. Circuit Judge LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada SALARY: JSP Grade 9 ($51,089 - $66,417); JSP Grade 10 ($56,261 - $73,141); JSP Grade 11 ($61,812 - $80,358). Depending on qualifications and salary. CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled. Applications reviewed as received; priority given to applications received by July 13, 2018. START DATE: September 2018 POSITION OVERVIEW The Paralegal is a permanent staff member in the Judges chambers. The successful candidate will have a pleasant and positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, the ability to act as the institutional memory of a small office with a staff of law clerks, most of whom stay a year or two, and the initiative to ensure smooth-running operations when the Judge is out of the office. The Paralegal performs administrative and legal duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Paralegals assist the judge in the daily activities of the office, performing administrative management, legal, and related paralegal duties as assigned by the Judge. These include cite checking, drafting orders in both civil and criminal cases, proof-reading, and maintaining electronic case files and databases. Additionally the Paralegal will receive and assist visitors; answer phones and screen calls; prepare correspondence and reports; assist the Judge in managing and preparing her involvement with various judicial committees and events; and maintain office functionality, from ordering supplies to coordinating technical assistance. The Paralegal is also responsible for the administrative aspects of preparing the Judge for calendar, including but not limited to electronic bench books that are prepared and placed on the Judges iPad. Technological sophistication is required to adapt to the current practices of chambers and the court. Other duties include performing case checks for potential conflicts of interest, organizing calendar materials, acquiring and returning court records, reminding clerks of critical deadlines, maintaining a database, preparing expense reports, making travel arrangements, filing, and submitting the Judges annual financial disclosure and non-case-related travel reports. Previous experience in reviewing attorney expense reports is desired. The Paralegal is also importantly tasked with the management and scheduling of the Judges complex calendar, ensuring that the Judge is aware of and prepared for all commitments and appointments. This includes regular monitoring of the Judges calendar to avoid any potential double-setting of calendar events. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation and fingerprinting. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required. The U.S. Court of Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualification * Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal program. See further qualification levels, below. * Must possess a strong legal, administrative or paralegal background. * Excellent organization, communication and administrative skills. * Computer proficiency with word processing, email, legal research and database maintenance. * Proficiency with making travel arrangements and submitting expense reports. * Excellent command of English grammar and spelling. * Ability to work collegially in a small working environment.

• Integrity, character, and good judgment. Grade JS 9: 1 year of specialized work experience.* Grade JS 10: 2 years of specialized work experience.* Grade JS 11: 3 years of specialized work experience*, or a juris doctor (JD) from a law school of recognized standing. * Specialized work experience is defined as experience that is in or closely related to the work of the position that has provided the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Prior federal court experience. * Experience with Court procedure or an interest in learning. Benefits * Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K). * 10 paid holidays per year; up to 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter; 13 sick days accrued per year. * Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans. Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage. * Flexible spending account allows you to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars. * Mass transit subsidy. Miscellaneous ABOUT THE COURT The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is one of 12 federal appellate courts. Circuit courts hear appeals from the district (trial) courts located within their circuit, as well as appeals from decisions of federal administrative agencies. Headquartered in San Francisco with courthouses in Pasadena, Seattle and Portland, the Court serves nine western states, Guam and the Mariana Islands. For more information about the federal court system, please visit: http://www.uscourts.gov/ For more information about the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, please visit: http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov How To Apply An application package must include a cover letter, resume, university transcripts, and a list of three professional references. Please submit applications through the Courts Career Portal: https://ca9-employment.breezy.hr/ To ensure consideration, please submit these materials by: July 13, 2018 Applicants scheduled for interviews should advise the Human Resources department if any accommodation will be necessary to interview. Applicants must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.