U.S. Judicial Branch
Staff Attorney
U.S. Judicial Branch, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position OverviewThe United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is accepting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Staff Attorney. A Panel Staff Attorney reports to the Panel Executive and provides substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on multidistrict litigation (MDL) dockets before the Panel and on other Panel-related issues.
DutiesPanel staff attorneys routinely conduct legal research, identify and assess possible courses of Panel action, draft memoranda and proposed opinions and orders, and communicate the results of any research and analysis to judges, court staff, and the parties. A Panel Staff Attorney must exercise largely independent responsibility for monitoring and initiating the conditional transfer or remand process with respect to a substantial number of MDL dockets.
Representative DutiesThe Staff Attorney's duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
RequirementsPay System and BenefitsThe Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Panel employees are "Excepted Service Appointments." Excepted Service Appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the Panel at any time. This position is classified under the Court Personnel System. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. Panel employees are subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Full-time employees are eligible for a full range of benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits that include a defined contribution program and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). TSP is a 401(k) equivalent program that includes matching contributions. Additional benefits include health and life insurance, disability and long-term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, a Flexible Benefits Program which includes medical and dependent care reimbursement, and transit subsidy program. Appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
Background CheckAn incumbent will be considered provisional pending successful completion of a ten-year full-field OPM background investigation. Every five years, thereafter, the position requires an updated investigation. Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available upon request.
Selection ProcessOnly qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Panel does not pay travel expenses for interviews. The Panel reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
QualificationsTo be qualified for appointment, a two-year commitment is required.Experience -
A minimum of five years of experience in the practice of law. Law review or other journal participation or comparable legal research and writing experience is desirable. Litigation or court staff attorney experience is advantageous, as is a prior judicial clerkship and familiarity with multidistrict litigation.
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DutiesPanel staff attorneys routinely conduct legal research, identify and assess possible courses of Panel action, draft memoranda and proposed opinions and orders, and communicate the results of any research and analysis to judges, court staff, and the parties. A Panel Staff Attorney must exercise largely independent responsibility for monitoring and initiating the conditional transfer or remand process with respect to a substantial number of MDL dockets.
Representative DutiesThe Staff Attorney's duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
RequirementsPay System and BenefitsThe Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Panel employees are "Excepted Service Appointments." Excepted Service Appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the Panel at any time. This position is classified under the Court Personnel System. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. Panel employees are subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Full-time employees are eligible for a full range of benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits that include a defined contribution program and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). TSP is a 401(k) equivalent program that includes matching contributions. Additional benefits include health and life insurance, disability and long-term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, a Flexible Benefits Program which includes medical and dependent care reimbursement, and transit subsidy program. Appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
Background CheckAn incumbent will be considered provisional pending successful completion of a ten-year full-field OPM background investigation. Every five years, thereafter, the position requires an updated investigation. Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available upon request.
Selection ProcessOnly qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Panel does not pay travel expenses for interviews. The Panel reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
QualificationsTo be qualified for appointment, a two-year commitment is required.Experience -
A minimum of five years of experience in the practice of law. Law review or other journal participation or comparable legal research and writing experience is desirable. Litigation or court staff attorney experience is advantageous, as is a prior judicial clerkship and familiarity with multidistrict litigation.
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