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The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP) for the Tenth Circuit located in Denver, CO, is seeking a qualified Attorney to serve as Law Clerk. The position is located within the BAP Clerk's Office in the Byron White Courthouse. The incumbent will perform substantial legal research, writing and analysis, as well as serve as backup for the Clerk's Office Staff Attorney and the office's administrative support functions as needed.
Learn more about this agency10/30/2024 to 11/27/2024
$80,665 - $176,620 per year
This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP). JSP 11 - 14, Grade 14 requires two years of federal clerkship experience.
JS 11 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—Hybrid work schedule may be available.
Not required
No
Permanent - An "At-Will," Full-time position with full benefits package available, hybrid work schedule may be available. Position is for one year, with potential extension based on funding and caseload.
Full-time - Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm
Excepted
14 - JSP-14, Full Performance Level
No
No
24B10
816695400
Open-Until-Filled. Applications reviewed as received.
The incumbent's duties may include conferring with judges and Clerk's Office staff; conducting legal research; preparing legal memoranda and drafting proposed decisions; attending oral argument sessions (some limited travel may be required); proofreading, editing, and cite-checking decisions; performing complex motion work; providing research and written analysis of matters of interest to the Court; performing docket quality control; answering inquiries from the public and parties appearing before the court; and other duties as assigned.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will." Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a high-sensitive executive level background investigation. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required.
A law degree from an accredited law school.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" for more information.
Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, cover letter, resume including three professional references and law school transcripts.
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.
Submit the following materials to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov: 1) cover letter, 2) resume (including three professional references), 3) law school transcripts and 4) Application for Judicial Employment (available at https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/human-resources). It is highly preferred application materials be submitted as a single PDF.
Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/816695400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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For the full vacancy announcement and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs/bankruptcy-appellate-panel-bap-law-clerk.
