Summer Assistant - Reporter of Decisions Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. SCOTUS-12668638-ROD Department Supreme Court of the United States
Salary $27.48 to $27.48 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/15/2025 Close Date 3/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This is a summer position with the Office of the Reporter of Decisions at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Saturday, 03/08/2025, 11:59 PM EST

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 Office of the Reporter of Decisions is responsible for preparing the Court's opinions and orders for publication in the official United States Reports. The Summer Assistant will assist with projects and other general office work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Meet education requirements (see below).
2. Work experience, preferably in an office setting.
3. Previous editing and legal research experience is strongly preferred.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing is required.
5. Availability for at least eight weeks.

Education

Successful completion of at least one year of law school is required.

Additional information

Summer Assistants are temporary staff members. Appointments are for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. Summer Assistants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit to Summer Assistants.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12668638

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

  1. A resume
  2. A cover letter that explains why you are seeking a summer position with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Office of the Reporter of Decisions, and your dates of availability
  3. A trancript

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

You must upload the cover letter, resume and transcript. These documents and the completion of the online questionnaire are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/08/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  • To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office
Address
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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