Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Kenneth Lee, U.S. Circuit Judge
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Judicial Assistant (JA) is a permanent staff member in the Judge's chambers. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, proficient in writing and editing, have a pleasant and positive attitude and the ability to act as the institutional memory of a small office with a staff of law clerks that turns over annually, and will possess the initiative to ensure smooth-running operations in the Judge's absence.
The JA will provide a variety of administrative, paralegal, and legal secretarial support services for Judge Lee and his law clerks including: receiving and assisting visitors; answering and screening phone calls; preparing correspondence and reports; helping the Judge manage his involvement with various judicial committees and events; and maintaining office functionality, from ordering supplies to coordinating technical assistance.
The JA is also responsible for the administrative aspects of preparing the Judge for calendar. These 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 Judge's annual financial disclosure
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*SALARY: DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
**A college degree may be substituted for general work experience; legal or paralegal training may be substituted for up to 2 years of specialized work experience.
TOTAL REWARDS
HOW TO APPLY AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please submit an application packet through the Court's Career Portal that includes: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; (3) 2 letters of recommendation or references are sufficient. Applicants missing required documents will not be considered.
NEXT STEPS
INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW: JULY 3, 2019 THROUGH JULY 17, 2019.
IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW, TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATES INCLUDE THE WEEK OF JULY 30, 2019.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.