Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate will be responsible for: Review district court and agency records, parties’ briefs and other documents filed on appeal, conduct in-depth legal research, and analyze relevant issues. Prepare draft dispositions explaining the factual and legal bases for deciding appeals. Appear before three-judge panels and orally submit recommended dispositions for ready motions or appeals. Analyze motions for reconsideration or petitions for rehearing and recommend disposition to three-judge panels. Process emergency and other time sensitive matters in expedited manner for presentation to judges. Respond to public inquiries and requests for information or assistance from judges or other court staff. Meet court standards for quality, quantity and timeliness of work. Minimum of 1 year post-JD legal work experience; 2 years preferred. Must have advanced ability to comprehend and apply a wide range of legal concepts, principles, and practices. Should have advanced ability to conceptualize complex legal problems and solutions and articulate them clearly, succinctly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Advanced ability to receive and apply instruction and to progress to a level of professional independence at which less supervision is required. Admission to practice before the highest court of any American state, commonwealth, territory, or possession preferred. Federal court experience desired. Immigration or habeas experience helpful.

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US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
95 Seventh Street
San Francisco
California
United States 94103
Website : https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/