Summary
The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP) for the Tenth Circuit located in Denver, CO, is seeking a qualified Attorney to serve as Law Clerk. The position is located within the BAP Clerk's Office in the Byron White Courthouse. The incumbent will perform substantial legal research, writing and analysis, as well as serve as backup for the Clerk's Office Staff Attorney and the office's administrative support functions as needed.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open-Until-Filled. Applications reviewed as received.
Duties
The incumbent's duties may include conferring with judges and Clerk's Office staff; conducting legal research; preparing legal memoranda and drafting proposed decisions; attending oral argument sessions (some limited travel may be required); proofreading, editing, and cite-checking decisions; performing complex motion work; providing research and written analysis of matters of interest to the Court; performing docket quality control; answering inquiries from the public and parties appearing before the court; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will." Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a high-sensitive executive level background investigation. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States (for appointment at grade 12 or above).
- A strong academic background.
- Superior legal research, analytical, writing, and editing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently or as a team player, with a positive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-graduate appellate court work experience and/or judicial law clerk experience.
- Substantial knowledge and/or professional experience in the practice of bankruptcy law.
Education
A law degree from an accredited law school.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" for more information.
Required Documents
Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, cover letter, resume including three professional references and law school transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Submit the following materials to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov: 1) cover letter, 2) resume (including three professional references), 3) law school transcripts and 4) Application for Judicial Employment (available at https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/human-resources). It is highly preferred application materials be submitted as a single PDF.
Next steps
Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.