Applicants Sought for Position of Judicial Law Clerk for U.S.District Judge Raymond P. Moore
Newly appointed U.S. District Judge Raymond Moore is seeking two law clerks. The information regarding the posting is as follows:
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore
JSP Grades 11 - 13
Vacancy Announcement: 2013-06-USDC
Opening Date: March 25, 2013
Closing Date: April 12, 2013 5:00 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed as received, interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible, and an employment offer will be extended to the most qualified candidate on or after closing date. Expected start date is May 1, 2013.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado is currently recruiting for two law clerk positions in the Chambers of U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore. Duty station is located at 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado. The judicial law clerk position is a full time permanent position (80 hours biweekly) and is eligible for federal government benefits.
The judicial law clerk researches issues of law, attends trials and other court proceedings, schedules hearings, monitors the progress of cases, and drafts memoranda and proposed orders for the judge’s consideration. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the judicial officer and other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.
Required Qualifications:
To qualify for the position of judicial law clerk on the personal staff of a federal judge, a person must be a law school graduate (accredited by the American Bar Association) and must have the following experience:
JSP Grade 11 (annual salary $61,612)
Law school graduate
Bar membership not required
JSP Grade 12 (annual salary $73,848)
At least 1 year of legal work experience.
Must be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction
Previous experience as a federal law clerk is preferred.
JSP Grade 13 (annual salary $87,815)
At least 2 years of legal work experience.
Must be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction
Previous experience as a federal law clerk is preferred.
JSP Grade 14 (annual salary $103,771)
At least 3 years of legal work experience.
Must be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction
Two years of federal law clerk experience is required to be appointed at or promoted to the JSP 14 level.
Legal Work Experience:
Legal work experience is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in 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.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
* have litigation experience (federal court experience is preferred)
* possess strong research, writing, and organizational skills
* be able to synthesize large volumes of information and work under time pressure
* be independent, self-starting, and committed to the judicial process
* prior federal clerkship experience is strongly preferred
How To Apply:
Submit U.S. Courts application form (found at www.cod.uscourts.gov under Employment Opportunities which is found on the left side margin of the site). In addition to the U.S. Courts application form, please submit a resume, writing sample, and two letters of reference to:
Human Resources Division
Attn: 2013-06-USDC
1929 Stout Street, Suite C102
Denver, CO 80294
Application materials will also be accepted via fax at 303-335-2495 or by email at cod_hrd@cod.uscourts.gov
Please note vacancy # 2013-06-USDC on the fax cover sheet or in email subject line.
Information for Applicants
This position may be considered as a career law clerk appointment eligible for full federal government benefits, including retirement benefits, or a term law clerk appointment eligible for full federal government benefits excluding retirement benefits. Term law clerks may be appointed for a maximum of four years taking into consideration any previous federal law clerk experience.
Only qualified applicants satisfying required qualification standards as specified in the vacancy announcement will be considered for an interview for this position.
Applicants that do not submit all required materials, as stated in the How to Apply section of the vacancy announcement, will not be considered.
This vacancy may be cancelled without notice, multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy, and additional positions may be filled within 60 days of a closed vacancy utilizing the same applicant pool. This vacancy may be revised and re-posted with the approval of the judicial officer. Successful employment with the U.S. Courts is based on acceptable performance and is an at-will employment opportunity as determined by the Court Unit Executive.
Due to increasing commuter costs, the high cost of parking in the downtown Denver area, and the decreasing availability of downtown parking; the U.S. Courts provide each permanent employee with an RTD Eco Pass. This Eco Pass provides unlimited transportation on RTD buses and Light Rail in and out of the downtown Denver area. The Eco Pass is an employee benefit provided annually depending upon available funding.
Please see www.cod.uscourts.gov under Employment Opportunities for an overview of the federal government benefit package.
Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit) of pay is required.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a background check or investigation. Retention in the position will depend upon a favorable suitability determination. Employment will be considered provisional until background check is completed and favorable suitability is determined.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. The federal immigration and appropriations law significantly limits the circumstances in which the federal judiciary may employ a non-citizen of the United States. Therefore, the U.S. Courts is responsible for ensuring that all new employees are eligible to work in the United States by reviewing one of the employment eligibility documents specified on the Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) before placing the selected candidate on federal payroll. Proof of eligibility status will be required.
The Court requires employees to adhere to a code of ethics and conduct as well as specific employee policies and performance expectations.
The federal courts are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore
JSP Grades 11 - 13
Vacancy Announcement: 2013-06-USDC
Opening Date: March 25, 2013
Closing Date: April 12, 2013 5:00 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed as received, interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible, and an employment offer will be extended to the most qualified candidate on or after closing date. Expected start date is May 1, 2013.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado is currently recruiting for two law clerk positions in the Chambers of U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore. Duty station is located at 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado. The judicial law clerk position is a full time permanent position (80 hours biweekly) and is eligible for federal government benefits.
The judicial law clerk researches issues of law, attends trials and other court proceedings, schedules hearings, monitors the progress of cases, and drafts memoranda and proposed orders for the judge’s consideration. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the judicial officer and other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.
Required Qualifications:
To qualify for the position of judicial law clerk on the personal staff of a federal judge, a person must be a law school graduate (accredited by the American Bar Association) and must have the following experience:
JSP Grade 11 (annual salary $61,612)
Law school graduate
Bar membership not required
JSP Grade 12 (annual salary $73,848)
At least 1 year of legal work experience.
Must be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction
Previous experience as a federal law clerk is preferred.
JSP Grade 13 (annual salary $87,815)
At least 2 years of legal work experience.
Must be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction
Previous experience as a federal law clerk is preferred.
JSP Grade 14 (annual salary $103,771)
At least 3 years of legal work experience.
Must be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction
Two years of federal law clerk experience is required to be appointed at or promoted to the JSP 14 level.
Legal Work Experience:
Legal work experience is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in 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.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
* have litigation experience (federal court experience is preferred)
* possess strong research, writing, and organizational skills
* be able to synthesize large volumes of information and work under time pressure
* be independent, self-starting, and committed to the judicial process
* prior federal clerkship experience is strongly preferred
How To Apply:
Submit U.S. Courts application form (found at www.cod.uscourts.gov under Employment Opportunities which is found on the left side margin of the site). In addition to the U.S. Courts application form, please submit a resume, writing sample, and two letters of reference to:
Human Resources Division
Attn: 2013-06-USDC
1929 Stout Street, Suite C102
Denver, CO 80294
Application materials will also be accepted via fax at 303-335-2495 or by email at cod_hrd@cod.uscourts.gov
Please note vacancy # 2013-06-USDC on the fax cover sheet or in email subject line.
Information for Applicants
This position may be considered as a career law clerk appointment eligible for full federal government benefits, including retirement benefits, or a term law clerk appointment eligible for full federal government benefits excluding retirement benefits. Term law clerks may be appointed for a maximum of four years taking into consideration any previous federal law clerk experience.
Only qualified applicants satisfying required qualification standards as specified in the vacancy announcement will be considered for an interview for this position.
Applicants that do not submit all required materials, as stated in the How to Apply section of the vacancy announcement, will not be considered.
This vacancy may be cancelled without notice, multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy, and additional positions may be filled within 60 days of a closed vacancy utilizing the same applicant pool. This vacancy may be revised and re-posted with the approval of the judicial officer. Successful employment with the U.S. Courts is based on acceptable performance and is an at-will employment opportunity as determined by the Court Unit Executive.
Due to increasing commuter costs, the high cost of parking in the downtown Denver area, and the decreasing availability of downtown parking; the U.S. Courts provide each permanent employee with an RTD Eco Pass. This Eco Pass provides unlimited transportation on RTD buses and Light Rail in and out of the downtown Denver area. The Eco Pass is an employee benefit provided annually depending upon available funding.
Please see www.cod.uscourts.gov under Employment Opportunities for an overview of the federal government benefit package.
Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit) of pay is required.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a background check or investigation. Retention in the position will depend upon a favorable suitability determination. Employment will be considered provisional until background check is completed and favorable suitability is determined.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. The federal immigration and appropriations law significantly limits the circumstances in which the federal judiciary may employ a non-citizen of the United States. Therefore, the U.S. Courts is responsible for ensuring that all new employees are eligible to work in the United States by reviewing one of the employment eligibility documents specified on the Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) before placing the selected candidate on federal payroll. Proof of eligibility status will be required.
The Court requires employees to adhere to a code of ethics and conduct as well as specific employee policies and performance expectations.
The federal courts are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.
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