Motions Attorney

United States Courts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts is seeking a Motions Attorney to join the Motions Unit. The attorney will report to the Supervisory Motions Attorney and handle challenging public service work in a fast-paced environment.

Preference is given to applications by the deadline; a Juris Doctor is required, with strong analytical, research, and writing skills, and proficiency in computer-assisted research. Candidates should have superb communication and interpersonal abilities, and at least the required

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Superior analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in computer-assisted research.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Educational substitutions for specialized experience may apply in line with qualifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Computer-assisted research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Clerk's Office is seeking an individual looking for a challenging, interesting and rewarding public service career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to serve as a Motions Attorney. The individual selected will be part of the Motions Unit and will report to the Supervisory Motions Attorney.

Preference given to applications received by September 29, 2026. Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools. They must also have superior analytical, research, and writing skills and be proficient in computer-assisted research. Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

CL 28: Candidates must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience.

CL 29: Candidates must have a minimum of two years of specialized experience, and Admission to practice before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research and writing, legal administration or equivalent experience, gained after graduation from law school which involved use of specialized and legal terminology; demonstrated ability to analyze problems and assess the practical implications of alternate solutions; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with others, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS: Graduation in the upper third of class from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; or membership on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; or graduation from a law school on the approved list of the American Bar Association or that of the Association of American Law Schools with an advanced degree (LLM or equivalent); or demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which, in the opinion of the appointing official, is the equivalent of the above, may be credited as one year of specialized experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Litigation experience as well as experience working in a court environment, particularly federal court.