Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: USCA-24-04
Salary: $44,730 - $88,938
Closing Date: July 19, 2024
The Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented, and reliable individual to serve as a Paralegal.
The incumbent works closely with the Special Counsel to the Clerk and responds to inquiries from parties regarding cases, researches legal questions, reviews motions, and drafts orders. The incumbent serves as a back-up to the Courtroom Deputy. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Clerk's Office offers an opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic to launch or continue a career in public service.
Responsibilities
- Reviews motions and other filings, conducts legal research, answers questions related to court policies and practices, prepares memoranda, and drafts and issues orders.
- Prepares letters, notices, and reports; proofreads and cite-checks documents drafted by others.
- Responds to inquiries from pro se litigants, attorneys, and others regarding cases.
- Monitors the Special Counsel's caseload and upcoming deadlines, prioritizes tasks, and provides other administrative support to the Special Counsel.
- Maintains, updates, and tracks paper and electronic files; scans documents.
- Maintains the list of attorneys who have volunteered to be appointed as amici curiae or pro bono counsel and list of current and past appointments.
- Serves as a back-up to the Courtroom Deputy, performing the full range of courtroom duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
