Position Overview The Paralegal/Judicial Assistant ("JA") is a permanent staff member in the Judge's Chambers. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, proficient in writing and editing, have a pleasant and positive attitude and the ability to act as the institutional memory of a small office with a staff of law clerks that turns over annually, and will possess the initiative to ensure smooth-running operations in the Judge's absence.

Duties

This position essentially is part executive assistant and part legal support, and the right candidate must have an aptitude and willingness to perform both roles. This is an in-office position. Representative Duties The Paralegal/JA will provide a variety of support services for Judge Forrest and her law clerks including receiving and assisting visitors; answering and screening phone calls; preparing correspondence and reports; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reports; helping the Judge manage her professional assignments and court-related events; coordinating the Judge's travel schedule; and maintaining office functionality, from ordering supplies to coordinating technical assistance. The Paralegal/JA also assists Judge Forrest and her law clerks in preparing for oral arguments, which includes performing case checks for potential conflicts of interest; managing case materials; acquiring and returning court records; maintaining the chambers calendar and monitoring critical deadlines; maintaining a database; filing, collecting and submitting information for various required annual disclosures; drafting simple orders; and proofreading and cite checking citations in orders and dispositions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited college, university, or paralegal program. At least 1 year of secretarial or legal processing experience. A strong legal, administrative, or paralegal background. Excellent command of English grammar and spelling. Excellent organization, communication, and administrative skills. Computer proficiency with word processing, email, legal research, and database maintenance. Will coordinate with the Court's tech support. Proficiency with making travel arrangements and submitting expense reports. Ability to work collegially in a small working environment. Integrity, character, and good judgment. *Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience: For grade JS-9: 1 year of specialized work experience (legal, paralegal or law office work). For grade JS-10: 2 years of specialized work experience. For grade JS-11: 3 years of specialized work experience.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Contacts

• Address US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 95 Seventh Street San Francisco, CA 94103 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]