Administrative Attorney — First Circuit (Hybrid Telework)

United States Courts; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 68 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United States Courts in Boston, MA seeks an Administrative Attorney to provide legal assistance to the First Circuit Court of Appeals and District Courts within the First Circuit. The role reports to the Assistant Circuit Executive for Legal Affairs and involves drafting memoranda, ethics research, and reviewing vouchers.

Open to candidates with a JD, US admission to practice, and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal, writing, research, and editing skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft informational and advisory memoranda on legal and administrative issues before the First Circuit Judicial Council and the Chief Circuit Judge.
• Research and advise on ethics issues.
• Review Criminal Justice Act vouchers and draft related memoranda and orders.
• Assist the Chief Circuit Judge and the First Circuit Judicial Council in discharging duties under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 351–364.
• Prepare the Annual Report for the First Circuit.
• Staff First Circuit Judicial Council and First Circuit Court of Appeals committees, as needed.
• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Editing skills

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Description du poste

United States Courts in Boston, MA seeks an Administrative Attorney to provide legal assistance to the First Circuit Court of Appeals and District Courts within the First Circuit. The role reports to the Assistant Circuit Executive for Legal Affairs and involves drafting memoranda, ethics research, and reviewing vouchers.

Open to candidates with a JD, US admission to practice, and at least one year of relevant experience.