Staff Attorney – Multidistrict Litigation Specialist

United-States-Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Courts seeks a Staff Attorney for the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. This full-time, permanent role involves providing substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on issues arising in complex litigation.

A two-year commitment is required for appointment, and a minimum of five years of experience in the practice of law is expected. Experience in litigation or court staff roles is advantageous and a judicial clerkship is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in the practice of law.
• Litigation or court staff attorney experience is advantageous.
• Law review or other journal participation or comparable legal research and writing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Staff Attorneys provide substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on issues arising in complex litigation.
• Assist in case management and drafting memoranda to support multidistrict litigation proceedings.

Job description

The United States Courts seeks a Staff Attorney for the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. This full-time, permanent role involves providing substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on issues arising in complex litigation.

A two-year commitment is required for appointment, and a minimum of five years of experience in the practice of law is expected. Experience in litigation or court staff roles is advantageous and a judicial clerkship is valued.