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There are 13 appellate courts that sit below the U.S. Supreme Court, and they are called the U.S. Courts of Appeals.

Part-Time Attorney Advisor

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Location

Iowa + 5 moreAll locations: Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota

Posted

22 hours ago

Salary

$87.3K - $111.9K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Professional Certificate2 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• The Attorney Advisor provides prompt and accurate advice regarding cases pending before the court and on other court-related issues. • Conducts legal research and reviews case records and fillings. • Acts on certain motions within the delegated authority of the Clerk’s Office. • Screens appeals for jurisdictional and procedural issues and oral argument. • Works on special projects related to the operations of the Clerk’s Office. • Provides information to litigants and attorneys. • Serves as a legal resource for Clerk’s office staff. • Provides procedural information to pro se litigants or counsel by responding to telephone inquiries and replying to correspondence.

Job Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice before the highest court of a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or federal court of general jurisdiction of the United States.
  • At least 2 years’ legal experience after law school. Time spent as a law clerk will be regarded as relevant experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and proficiency in the use of technology.
  • The ability to analyze complex legal questions and provide proposed solutions.
  • The ability to work quickly and accurately and prioritize among competing demands.
  • Knowledge of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
  • Thorough knowledge of the appellate process and the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (preferred).
  • Prior experience as a federal law clerk or staff attorney, or employment as an attorney for a state appellate court (preferred).

Benefits

  • Eligible part-time employees accrue annual leave on a pro-rated basis depending upon their years of creditable service as follows: Less than three years of service: 1 hour for each 20 hours in a pay status
  • Three through 14 years of service: 1 hour for each 13 hours in a pay status
  • 15 or more years of service: 1 hour for each 10 hours in a pay status
  • Eligible part-time employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 20 hours in a pay status.
  • Eligibility for health benefits coverage and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; however, premiums will be prorated.
  • Onsite fitness center and cafeteria.
  • Onsite, free health clinic is staffed with a nurse and M.D.
  • 24-hour building security.

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