Requirements
Conditions of employment
The Pro Se Staff Attorney is a sensitive position. The selected candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment, and may be subject to periodic updates.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for the position of Pro Se Staff Attorney, an individual must be a law school graduate from a law school of recognized standing, and have demonstrated one or more 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;
- Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;
- Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or
Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which in the opinion of the judge is the equivalent of one of the above.
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Legal work experience is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. The applicant must have a minimum of two years of post-graduate legal work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
- At least one year's experience as either a court law clerk or a law clerk to a judge.
- Experience in an environment where multitasking, establishing priorities, and working independently were required.
- Outstanding legal research/writing skills. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and informatively, both orally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of prisoner and constitutional law.
- Proficient in the use of LEXIS and WESTLAW
- Proficient in internet research
- Ability to work with strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
SALARY:
To qualify for JSP 13, applicant must have two years of legal work experience and bar membership.
To qualify for JSP 14, applicant must have three years of legal work experience and bar membership.
Education
To qualify for the position of Pro Se Staff Attorney, an individual must be a law school graduate from a law school of recognized standing, and have demonstrated one or more 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;
- Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;
- Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or
Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which in the opinion of the judge is the equivalent of one of the above.
Additional information
- The U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position(s) sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which action may occur without prior written notice. This job announcement may involve filing more than one position described therein.
- This position is a mandatory EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) participation for payment of net pay.
- The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available on www.uscourts.gov.
- Verification of employment eligibility according to the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986 will be required of all new employees of the U.S. District Court.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware offers a generous benefit's package which includes the following:
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Eleven paid federal holidays
- Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
- Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
- Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
- Flexible Benefits Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Long Term Care Insurance through the Federal Judiciary or OPM
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)- up to 5% match
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Public Service Employees (PSLF)
- On-site fitness facility
- Transit Subsidy Program (contingent upon availability of funds)
NOTE: Some benefits require a waiting period.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
JSP qualification standards are used to determine salary.