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United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
56 Forsyth Street N.W.
Atlanta GA 30303-2289
Phone:(000) 000-0000 Fax:(000) 000-0000
Email: not@available.com

SIU Job Number:
 2078
Firm or Agency:
 United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
Job Title:
 Staff Attorney
Duties:
  Staff Attorney Office is a central legal staff, serving the Court at large rather than individual judges. The principal task of the office is to assist in the disposition of appeals through the preparation of legal memoranda. The types of cases the office presently handles includes (1) direct criminal appeals involving sentencing guidelines and guilt/innocence issues, (2) all pro se appeals, including collateral attacks on criminal convictions by state and federal prisoners, and civil rights suits under 42 U.S.C section 1983, (3) employment discrimination cases (4) immigration cases, and (5) social security appeals. There are also three specialized units within the office. The Jurisdiction Unit assists the Court in the initial review of all appeals filed for the purpose of determining appellate jurisdiction. The Issue Tracking Unit serves to track and catalog relevant legal issues. The Motions Unit processes certain substantive motions, including those for in forma pauperis status, certificates of appealability for 28 U.S.C sections 2254 and 2255 appeals, transcripts at government expense, and motions to appoint, withdraw, and/or substitute counsel. Staff attorneys work in a highly collegial environment with other recent law school graduates and lawyers coming from judicial clerkships or private practice, as well as with more experienced supervisory staff attorneys and senior management.
Job Location:
  Atlanta, GA
Job Contact:
 Sara Gilibert
Type of Postion:
 Full Time Permanent
Position Category:
 Government
Hours per week:
 
Salary Range:
  50k - 60k
Req. Years of Experience:
 0 - 1 Years

Application Deadline:

 12/31/2009
Starting Date:
 
Need Resume:
  yes
Need Employer Application:
  no
Need a Writing Sample:
  yes
Need a Law Transcript:
  yes
Need an Undergraduate Transcript:
  no
Need a Letter of Application:
  no
Need References:
  yes
Need Salary History:
  no
Other Application Needs:
 Cover Letter
Preferred Qualifications:
 
Required Qualifications:
 Applicant must possess a Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and have excellent academic credentials. They must also have superior analytical, research and writing skills and be proficient in computer-assisted research and WordPerfect. Good Communications and interpersonal skills are essential.
Benefits:
  Starting Salary $58,734 Employment with the office offers a generous benefits package, civil and criminal law experience at the federal court level, and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge.
Comments:
  Please include law school class rank and/or percentile if available and a list of at least three professional references. Apply immediately by MAILING APPLICATIONS TO: Sara L. Gilibert Manager for Recruiting, Training & Professional Development Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Staff Attorneys' Office 56 Forsyth Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303-2289 DO NOT EMAIL APPLICATION PACKETS