The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.

Duties

Legal Work Experience: Legal work experience for this position means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements for at least CS11, Step1: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must have demonstrated one of the following accomplishments or proficiencies: 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; Law review or moot court experience at such a school; Participation in a veterans law clinic or veterans law classes; and Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Position Grade Levels: Bar membership is required for appointment at the CS-12 or 13 level. One year of legal work experience post-J.D. is required for appointment at the CS-12 level. Two years of legal work experience post J.D. is required for appointment at the CS-13 level.

Education

To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment.

Contacts

• Address US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 625 Indiana Avenue, N.W. Suite 900 Washington, DC 20004 US
• Name: Alexandra Francis
• Email: [email protected]