Eastern District of North Carolina
Career Law Clerk to James C. Dever III, United States District Judge
Eastern District of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
James C. Dever III, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, is recruiting for a permanent Career Law Clerk to begin as soon as possible. This position provides legal research and writing assistance, prepares bench memos, assists with orders and opinions, and communicates with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements. The Career Law Clerk is also responsible for administrative duties to include serving as administrator of chambers; regularly reviewing and managing the active case docket; supporting the judge’s schedule and administrative requirements; training and assisting the term law clerks; coordinating with the Clerk of Court; and providing legal and procedural guidance to chambers staff. Responsibilities
Provide legal research and writing assistance; prepare bench memos and assist with orders and opinions; communicate with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements. Perform administrative duties including acting as administrator of chambers; regularly review and manage the active case docket; support the judge’s schedule and administrative requirements; train and assist term law clerks; coordinate with the Clerk of Court; provide legal and procedural guidance to chambers staff. Qualifications
Law school graduate at the time of appointment with strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills. Ability to work independently in a high-volume work environment. Prior federal or state clerkship experience or prior experience practicing in the Eastern District of North Carolina is strongly preferred. Law review and/or moot court membership and standing within the top 10% of the law school class are preferred. Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Bar membership is required; JSP level requirements: JSP 12 — one year of legal work experience; JSP 13 — two years; JSP 14 — three years with at least two of the three years served in the federal judiciary. Application Procedures
All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced or OSCAR and submit an application package which includes: a cover letter, resume, writing sample, copy of law school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of any published work. Additional Information
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, available upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, withdraw the job announcement, or fill the position at any time before the closing date. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates in consideration will be contacted. All questions regarding this vacancy should be directed to Human Resources; please do not call chambers directly. - THE COURT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - www.nced.uscourts.gov General questions may be sent via email to NCE_HumanResources@ncep.uscourts.gov
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James C. Dever III, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, is recruiting for a permanent Career Law Clerk to begin as soon as possible. This position provides legal research and writing assistance, prepares bench memos, assists with orders and opinions, and communicates with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements. The Career Law Clerk is also responsible for administrative duties to include serving as administrator of chambers; regularly reviewing and managing the active case docket; supporting the judge’s schedule and administrative requirements; training and assisting the term law clerks; coordinating with the Clerk of Court; and providing legal and procedural guidance to chambers staff. Responsibilities
Provide legal research and writing assistance; prepare bench memos and assist with orders and opinions; communicate with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements. Perform administrative duties including acting as administrator of chambers; regularly review and manage the active case docket; support the judge’s schedule and administrative requirements; train and assist term law clerks; coordinate with the Clerk of Court; provide legal and procedural guidance to chambers staff. Qualifications
Law school graduate at the time of appointment with strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills. Ability to work independently in a high-volume work environment. Prior federal or state clerkship experience or prior experience practicing in the Eastern District of North Carolina is strongly preferred. Law review and/or moot court membership and standing within the top 10% of the law school class are preferred. Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Bar membership is required; JSP level requirements: JSP 12 — one year of legal work experience; JSP 13 — two years; JSP 14 — three years with at least two of the three years served in the federal judiciary. Application Procedures
All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced or OSCAR and submit an application package which includes: a cover letter, resume, writing sample, copy of law school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of any published work. Additional Information
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, available upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, withdraw the job announcement, or fill the position at any time before the closing date. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates in consideration will be contacted. All questions regarding this vacancy should be directed to Human Resources; please do not call chambers directly. - THE COURT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - www.nced.uscourts.gov General questions may be sent via email to NCE_HumanResources@ncep.uscourts.gov
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