Eastern District of North Carolina
Staff Attorney
Eastern District of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
Salary: $75,708.00 - $130,701.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Temporary- Less than 1 Year
Job Number: 25-01
Agency: Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 10/01/2024
Position Overview
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is accepting applications for a full-time, temporary Staff Attorney position in Raleigh, NC. This position provides the court with substantive procedural and legal advice regarding day-to-day legal, administrative, and policy matters. The incumbent conducts legal research, reviews case records/filings, drafts proposed opinions, memoranda, and orders, provides analysis and prepares reports, and interacts with judges, attorneys, government agencies, and members of the public. The incumbent will also assist in preparing the calendar and with pretrial conferences and court proceedings. The Staff Attorney also provides administrative and clerical assistance to the court as needed.
This position is temporary with funding approved through September 30, 2025, but may be extended. This position is being advertised at a grade CL 27 to CL 29. Applications that are received by the initial cut-off date of October 18, 2024, will receive first consideration.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, one must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and have strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills. The candidate must possess the ability to work independently in a high-volume work environment, while also working in collaboration with others. Law review and/or moot court membership and a standing within the top 20% of law school class are preferred. Prior summer clerkship and/or term clerkship experience is also preferred.
Salary will be based upon education, legal qualifications, and experience.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
The selectee for this position is subject to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office to be eligible for employment. The person selected will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check. This position is temporary and contingent upon continued funding and budgetary constraints.
Application Procedures:
All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submit an application package which is to include: a cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample not to exceed ten pages, law school transcript, three (3) employment references, and Form AO 78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, which may be obtained at www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/AO_078.pdf.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.
-THE COURT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-
With a temporary appointment of less than 1 year, limited benefits are available for this position.
Health Insurance
The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) offers employees more than ten (10) health plan options to choose from that provide comprehensive medical benefits including preventative care, doctor's office visits, hospitalization, surgery, and prescription drugs with no pre-existing condition limitations. FEHB has a few plan types with several health carriers in each plan: Fee-for-Service (FSS- equivalent to a PPO), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Consumer Driven Plans and High Deductible Plans. The cost of health insurance is a shared responsibility between the government and the employee. The government contribution towards health benefits for part-time employees is prorated based upon the hours of work; therefore, the employee assumes a greater responsibility of the biweekly health insurance premium.
Supplemental Dental & Vision Insurance
Employees are eligible to participate in dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). The supplemental dental and vision program provides a selection of dental and/or vision plans for federal employees and their families at a group rate. Employees are responsible for the full group rate premium which is paid through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Leave and Holidays
There are ten (10) legal public holidays for federal employees each calendar year. In addition to federal holidays, employees are eligible for paid leave.
Wellness Program
The Judiciary recognizes that a positive sense of well-being amongst its employees is a key component of a healthy and productive employee. Wellness activities may include on-site fitness facility, wellness challenges and incentives, annual health fair, stress reduction and health eating programs.
Worker's Compensation
Employees are covered by the provisions of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. § 8101 et seq., which allows compensation for injuries sustained while in the performance of duty or to employment-related disease.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential benefit that offers professional counseling and referral services that can help employees and their families successfully deal with life's challenges. The program offers assessments, short-term counseling, referral and follow-up for employees confronted with family and marital problems, financial challenges, legal obstacles, or symptoms of stress and other emotional conditions.
01
What is the highest level of education obtained?
02
How many years of legal work experience do you have involving progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school?
03
Are you currently or have you previously been employed by the federal Judiciary?
04
Please indicate your salary expectations.
Required Question
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Temporary- Less than 1 Year
Job Number: 25-01
Agency: Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 10/01/2024
Position Overview
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is accepting applications for a full-time, temporary Staff Attorney position in Raleigh, NC. This position provides the court with substantive procedural and legal advice regarding day-to-day legal, administrative, and policy matters. The incumbent conducts legal research, reviews case records/filings, drafts proposed opinions, memoranda, and orders, provides analysis and prepares reports, and interacts with judges, attorneys, government agencies, and members of the public. The incumbent will also assist in preparing the calendar and with pretrial conferences and court proceedings. The Staff Attorney also provides administrative and clerical assistance to the court as needed.
This position is temporary with funding approved through September 30, 2025, but may be extended. This position is being advertised at a grade CL 27 to CL 29. Applications that are received by the initial cut-off date of October 18, 2024, will receive first consideration.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, one must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment and have strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills. The candidate must possess the ability to work independently in a high-volume work environment, while also working in collaboration with others. Law review and/or moot court membership and a standing within the top 20% of law school class are preferred. Prior summer clerkship and/or term clerkship experience is also preferred.
Salary will be based upon education, legal qualifications, and experience.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
The selectee for this position is subject to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office to be eligible for employment. The person selected will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check. This position is temporary and contingent upon continued funding and budgetary constraints.
Application Procedures:
All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submit an application package which is to include: a cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample not to exceed ten pages, law school transcript, three (3) employment references, and Form AO 78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, which may be obtained at www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/AO_078.pdf.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.
-THE COURT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-
With a temporary appointment of less than 1 year, limited benefits are available for this position.
Health Insurance
The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) offers employees more than ten (10) health plan options to choose from that provide comprehensive medical benefits including preventative care, doctor's office visits, hospitalization, surgery, and prescription drugs with no pre-existing condition limitations. FEHB has a few plan types with several health carriers in each plan: Fee-for-Service (FSS- equivalent to a PPO), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Consumer Driven Plans and High Deductible Plans. The cost of health insurance is a shared responsibility between the government and the employee. The government contribution towards health benefits for part-time employees is prorated based upon the hours of work; therefore, the employee assumes a greater responsibility of the biweekly health insurance premium.
Supplemental Dental & Vision Insurance
Employees are eligible to participate in dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). The supplemental dental and vision program provides a selection of dental and/or vision plans for federal employees and their families at a group rate. Employees are responsible for the full group rate premium which is paid through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Leave and Holidays
There are ten (10) legal public holidays for federal employees each calendar year. In addition to federal holidays, employees are eligible for paid leave.
Wellness Program
The Judiciary recognizes that a positive sense of well-being amongst its employees is a key component of a healthy and productive employee. Wellness activities may include on-site fitness facility, wellness challenges and incentives, annual health fair, stress reduction and health eating programs.
Worker's Compensation
Employees are covered by the provisions of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. § 8101 et seq., which allows compensation for injuries sustained while in the performance of duty or to employment-related disease.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential benefit that offers professional counseling and referral services that can help employees and their families successfully deal with life's challenges. The program offers assessments, short-term counseling, referral and follow-up for employees confronted with family and marital problems, financial challenges, legal obstacles, or symptoms of stress and other emotional conditions.
01
What is the highest level of education obtained?
- High School/GED
- Some College (at least 1 year completed)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate or Juris Doctorate
02
How many years of legal work experience do you have involving progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school?
- Less than a Year
- 1 Year to Less than 2 Years
- 2 Years to Less than 3 Years
- 3 or More Years
03
Are you currently or have you previously been employed by the federal Judiciary?
- Yes
- No
04
Please indicate your salary expectations.
Required Question