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Summary
The Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented, and reliable individual to serve as a Paralegal.
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
04/19/2024 to 05/20/2024
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Salary
$44,730 - $88,938 per year
CL-23/01 to CL-25/61. Depending on qualifications.
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Pay scale & grade
CL 23 - 25
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - At-Will
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
USCA-24-04
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Control number
787730700
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open Until Filled. To ensure consideration, submit application by May 17, 2024. United States Citizens or persons eligible to work in the United States are eligible to apply to this position. Please note that a Security Clearance is not required when submitting applications.
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Duties
The incumbent works closely with the Special Counsel to the Clerk and responds to inquiries from parties regarding cases, researches legal questions, reviews motions, and drafts orders. The incumbent serves as a back-up to the Courtroom Deputy. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Clerk's Office offers an opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic to launch or continue a career in public service.
Responsibilities
- Reviews motions and other filings, conducts legal research, answers questions related to court policies and practices, prepares memoranda, and drafts and issues orders.
- Prepares letters, notices, and reports; proofreads and cite-checks documents drafted by others.
- Responds to inquiries from pro se litigants, attorneys, and others regarding cases.
- Monitors the Special Counsel's caseload and upcoming deadlines, prioritizes tasks, and provides other administrative support to the Special Counsel.
- Maintains, updates, and tracks paper and electronic files; scans documents.
- Maintains the list of attorneys who have volunteered to be appointed as amici curiae or pro bono counsel and list of current and past appointments.
- Serves as a back-up to the Courtroom Deputy, performing the full range of courtroom duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- The responsibilities for this position require the employee to be on-site daily.
- All positions in the Clerk's Office are "Excepted" appointments. Employees are considered "At-Will" and will serve a one-year probationary period.
- Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Employees are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.
- The successful candidate is also subject to a background check and will be considered a provisional employee pending a favorable suitability determination.
- Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government.
Qualifications
To qualify at the CL-23 level, an applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have at least two years of general experience or one of the following educational accomplishments:
A bachelor's degree is preferred. General experience consists of progressively responsible administrative, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the position's duties.
Specialized experience consists of progressively responsible experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical or administrative procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation. Such experience is encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
The successful applicant must be able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity. Good judgment, the ability to apply concepts to determine what action needs to be taken, strong oral and written communication skills, and careful proofreading skills are essential.
- An associate's degree from an accredited school in a related legal field such as paralegal studies, pre-law, or criminal justice;
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited school in a related legal field such as paralegal studies, pre-law, or criminal justice; or
- A current paralegal certificate from an accredited provider.
A bachelor's degree is preferred. General experience consists of progressively responsible administrative, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the position's duties.
Specialized experience consists of progressively responsible experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical or administrative procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation. Such experience is encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
The successful applicant must be able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity. Good judgment, the ability to apply concepts to determine what action needs to be taken, strong oral and written communication skills, and careful proofreading skills are essential.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
Benefits
To learn about the Judiciary's benefits, go to https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Other Information
The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Selected applicants will be subject to mandatory electronic transfer of funds for payment of net pay. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based on their application and an interview.
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please read the "Qualifications" 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.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF attachment (Attention: Human Resources) to VacancyParalegal@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-24-04) in the subject line.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
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Next steps
Interviews will begin immediately. The court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
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Required Documents
Please read the "Qualifications" 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.
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How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF attachment (Attention: Human Resources) to VacancyParalegal@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-24-04) in the subject line.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Address
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Interviews will begin immediately. The court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Address
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
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