Career Staff Attorney

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Career Staff Attorney

The candidate will review case records and filings, conduct legal research, and provide three-judge panels with bench memoranda and draft opinions and orders. May work on the full range of cases handled by the Office, and will also handle various case management duties, work on special projects, and train new staff attorneys. Develops deep expertise in prisoners’ rights, civil procedure, constitutional law, employment discrimination, social security, criminal law and sentencing, immigration, and commercial law. Act as mentors to term Staff Attorneys and supervise both legal and non-legal interns. May be asked to assist in the screening of cases for appellate jurisdiction and in the administration of the attorney grievance process. Expected to track developments in Second Circuit and Supreme Court law relevant to their work. Must be able to convey the results of legal research in a clear, concise, and objective manner to the judges of the Second Circuit; draft, proofread, and edit legal documents with accuracy and speed; manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines; and confidently recommend dispositions. Must have outstanding academic credentials, and superior skills in analysis, research, writing, and editing. Should have a strong interest in general appellate practice, criminal law and procedure, administrative law, employment law, immigration law, habeas corpus law, and/or civil rights issues. A J.D. from an ABA-approved law school is required. Must have 4+ years of post-J.D. experience. Prior federal court experience, including judicial internships and clerkships, is preferred. Law review or other legal publication experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Reference No.: FY20-26. Send a cover letter; resume, law school transcript, two writing samples (unedited by another person), and contact information for three references.

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United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit
U.S Courthouse 40 Foley Square
New York
New York
United States 10007
Website : http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/