OPINIONS/DISPOSITIONS CLERK

$45,191-89,348*, SAN FRANCISCO CA

Are you interested in a position that supports the federal Judiciary's mission of ensuring equal justice under the law?  Do you thrive working in a team environment?  The Information Unit, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is seeking a talented Opinions/Dispositions Clerk to join our team.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Processes and files opinions and memoranda; reviews opinion manuscripts for completeness as to style, format, listing of judges and attorneys, printer's requirements, and other pertinent data; reviews docket for any pending motions, sealed materials and contacts authoring judge to resolve problems
• Dockets decisions using Circuit's electronic casefile management system; determines the proper listing of report data on case initiations and terminations
• Acts as liaison between judicial chambers/staff and publishing companies regarding publication data
• Posts published decisions on the website

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS     

Two years of progressively responsible legal work experience in the above representative duties and:

• General knowledge of court procedures, practices, and the Ninth Circuit; ability to work independently or in a team environment; demonstrated, proactive, problem-solving approach; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to understand and apply established rules and procedures; and well organized with attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree preferred

TOTAL REWARDS AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Salary*: Depending on qualifications and experience, $45,191 to $89,348 (CL24/25/26)  

Time off: 13 vacation days; 13 sick leave days; 10 paid holidays

Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available. Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.

Other Perks:  Telework opportunities, mass transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, team environment, creative people, and enhanced vacation accrual-based tenure.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a single PDF application packet through the Career Portal that includes: 1) cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience performing the representative duties, and 2) current resume

NEXT STEPS

Initial application review: April 17, 2019 through May 1, 2019

If selected for an interview, tentative interview dates include the week of May 6, 2019. Video conference interviews available.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Direct deposit of pay required. Provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER