Appellate Motions Leader - Senior Attorney

U S Courts; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit seeks a Senior Motions Attorney to lead the Motions Unit, overseeing workflow, training, and performance reviews of five motions attorneys, and to ensure timely, high-quality recommendations to the court.

The role involves evaluating emergency motions, coordinating with a panel of judges, and handling docketing and case processing matters with the Clerk’s Office, while maintaining demanding standards under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing in applicable jurisdiction.
• At least five years of legal practice experience and strong managerial or supervisory background.
• Expertise in federal appellate, civil, and criminal procedure.

Responsibilities

• Head the Motions Unit, overseeing workflow and personnel.
• Review matters for emergent relief and coordinate with a judge panel.
• Ensure high-quality work product and timely recommendations to the court.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews of motions attorneys.
• Coordinate with Clerk’s Office on docketing and case processing.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Team Management

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit seeks a Senior Motions Attorney to lead the Motions Unit, overseeing workflow, training, and performance reviews of five motions attorneys, and to ensure timely, high-quality recommendations to the court.

The role involves evaluating emergency motions, coordinating with a panel of judges, and handling docketing and case processing matters with the Clerk’s Office, while maintaining demanding standards under tight deadlines.