law clerk Denver, CO
Job description
Duties
The term judicial law clerk researches issues of law, attends court proceedings, and makes recommendations to the assigned judicial officer based on the law. There is daily interaction with the judicial officers and other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues. This position also requires the judicial law clerk to answer chambers phone calls, maintain the judicial officer's calendar, and schedule hearings.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- See job posting on www.cod.uscourts.gov
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
See job postings at www.cod.uscourts.gov for requirements of each position and specific application instructions.
Qualifications
Legal work experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. Major or substantial legal activities while in military service may be credited on a month-for-month basis, whether before or after graduation, but not to exceed one year if before graduation from law school.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools;
- Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;
- Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or
- Demonstration of proficiency in legal studies, which in the opinion of the judge, is equivalent to one of the above.
- At least one year in practice or judicial clerkship. Knowledge of bankruptcy law is highly preferable.
Education
EDUCATION:
JD required
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
See job postings at www.cod.uscourts.gov for requirements of each position and specific application instructions as application process varies by position.
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
See job postings at www.cod.uscourts.gov for requirements of each position and specific application instructions as application process varies by position.
Agency contact information
Sayre Deane
Address
US Bankruptcy Court
District of Colorado
1929 Stout Street
Denver, Colorado 80294
USNext steps
Please contact the HR Division at 303-335-2494 or [email protected] with any questions.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
See job postings at www.cod.uscourts.gov for requirements of each position and specific application instructions as application process varies by position.
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.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
We are not accepting applications through USAJobs. Please visit our website for more details: https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/HR/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx
About United States Court of Appeals
CEO: Merrick B. Garland
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.cadc.uscourts.gov
Year Founded: 2003
