Job opening: Staff Counsel
Salary: $139 395 - 191 900 per year
Published at: Jun 04 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a full-time position with the Office of Legal Counsel at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 06/18/2024, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Duties
The Supreme Court's Staff Counsel assists the Legal Counsel in providing assistance to the Supreme Court Justices on a variety of case-related issues and legal services to the Supreme Court as an institution. Staff Counsel provides the Justices with advice on various motions, petitions arising under the Court's original jurisdiction, petitions for rehearing, and bar admissions and attorney discipline. Staff Counsel provides legal services to the Supreme Court, including on administration and governance, appropriations, budget issues, contracts, employment matters, ethics and compliance, intellectual property issues, legislation, litigation, police and security matters, proposed rule amendments, and special projects. The position does not entail working with the Justices on the Court's opinions.
Requirements
- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
- Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
Qualifications
Attorney with excellent analytical, research, and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to perform high quality legal work with minimum supervision and within specified time limits is required. A minimum of seven years practice is required, preferably including federal and constitutional law. Must be an active member in good standing admitted to practice in the highest court of a State, Commonwealth, Territory or Possession, or the District of Columbia. Experience with appellate courts particularly helpful.
Education
A law degree from an accredited law school.
Contacts
- Address Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US
- Name: Human Resources Office
- Phone: (202) 479-3404
- Email: [email protected]
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