The Staff Attorney position is located in the Legal Division of the Clerk's Office in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.  The Court of Appeals is the only appellate court for the District; therefore, most final orders from the Superior Court and District of Columbia agencies are appealable to the Court of Appeals as a matter of right. The Staff Attorney works under the general direction of Staff Counsel.

Duties

Brief Description of Duties:

Requirements

• A background and/or security investigation is required.
• This position is Excepted Service appointment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A law degree from an accredited university or college plus three (3) years of legal experience is preferred. Prior court or appellate experience is also preferred.Must possess an active D.C. Bar membership in good standing, or be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. Documentation of education and Bar membership or eligibility must be included with the application. Applications will not be considered complete unless proof is attached. If not a member of the D.C. Bar, waiver into the D.C. Bar within six months after an offer of employment is a condition of employment.   Applicants must enjoy working independently but have the ability to work in a team environment, be internally motivated, enjoy research and writing, possess a love for learning, and be comfortable in a work environment with little public interaction.This position requires strong research and writing skills, the ability to multi-task, and technical expertise in Microsoft Word and legal research software. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. A legal writing sample that is not a form motion, not to exceed 10 pages, must be attached.Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required.  If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. 

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Historic Court House 430 E Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: S.Juarez
• Phone: 202-879-0496
• Email: [email protected]