Special Assistant to the Chief Judge

U.S. Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has an opening for a highly qualified attorney to serve as Special Assistant to the Chief Judge.

The Special Assistant assists the Chief Judge on essentially all matters related to the Chief Judge's responsibilities and serves as a confidential advisor. This position will begin with Chief Judge Srinivasan on January 19, 2027, and will continue with Judge Millett when she assumes the Chief Judge position in February 2027. The position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Research and analyze complex legal and administrative issues in depth.
• Communicate complex or sensitive matters clearly both orally and in writing.
• Collaborate effectively as a member of a team; demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze complex legal and administrative issues in depth.
• Communicate complex or sensitive matters clearly both orally and in writing.
• Collaborate effectively as a member of a team; demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills.

Job description

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has an opening for a highly qualified attorney to serve as Special Assistant to the Chief Judge. The Special Assistant assists the Chief Judge on essentially all matters related to the Chief Judge's responsibilities and serves as a confidential advisor. This position will begin with Chief Judge Srinivasan on January 19, 2027, and will continue with Judge Millett when she assumes the Chief Judge position in February 2027. The position is full-time. To learn about the Judiciary's benefits, go to https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits

The Chief Judge is looking for an individual who has demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex legal and administrative issues in depth, to communicate complex or sensitive matters clearly both orally and in writing. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, experience collaborating successfully as a member of a team, organizational and problem-solving skills, and a desire to achieve and maintain a high level of professional excellence are essential.