Term Law Clerk

Mcba; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 78.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a Law Clerk to support a United States Magistrate Judge in Buffalo, NY. Law clerks provide procedural and substantive legal guidance, review, summarize, research, and analyze matters before the Court to help resolve cases efficiently.

Representative duties include reviewing case records, drafting memoranda and proposed opinions, discussing legal analysis with the Judge, and assisting with case management and

Formación

• To qualify, eligible candidates must have graduated from law school and be admitted to the bar.
• Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills listed below detail additional expectations.
• Prior federal clerkship experience is highly valued.
• At least two years’ experience as practicing attorney is preferred.
• Standing within the upper quarter of law school is desirable.
• Superior analytical ability and strong legal research and writing skills are sought.
• Experience on the editorial board of a law review or law journal is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Review case records and filings, and analyze options
• Draft legal memoranda and propose opinions and orders
• Discuss legal analysis with the Judge
• Provide procedural information to litigants and counsel
• Perform case management and other duties associated with the administration of cases

Conocimientos

Federal clerkship

Practicing attorney experience

Top quartile law school

Analytical ability and legal research

Law review/editorial board experience

Educación

Graduated from law school

Descripción del empleo

Term Law Clerk

Duty Station: Buffalo, New York

Salary: JSP Grade 11 ($78,091-$101,524)
JSP Grade 12 ($93,598-$121,680)
JSP Grade 13 ($111,301-$144,694)
Salary commensurate with experience and education

Overview

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a law clerk to support a United States Magistrate Judge.

Law clerks provide the Court with procedural and substantive legal advice regarding the disposition and efficient completion of cases. They review, summarize, research, and analyze matters before the Court. Their research and recommendations assist the Court in resolving legal arguments presented and in deciding cases expeditiously.

Representative Duties

• Review case records and filings, and analyze options
• Draft legal memoranda and propose opinions and orders
• Discuss legal analysis with the Judge
• Provide procedural information to litigants and counsel
• Perform case management and other duties associated with the administration of cases

Qualification Requirements

To qualify, eligible candidates must have graduated from law school and be admitted to the bar.

Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills

• Prior federal clerkship experience
• at least two years’ experience as practicing attorney
• standing within the upper quarter of law school
• superior analytical ability and strong legal research and writing skills
• experience on the editorial board of a law review or law journal preferred

Organizational Relationship

This position reports directly to a United States Magistrate Judge.

Background Investigation

This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check and a favorable suitability determination.

All application materials, including your cover letter, resumé, writing sample, law school transcript, and application should be submitted through the online system. The online system is accessible via the court’s website
https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities .
Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified and must travel at their own expense.

District Overview

The District’s jurisdiction encompasses the 17 most western counties of Upstate New York, with courthouses located in Buffalo and Rochester. The District is comprised of seven United States District Judges, seven United States Magistrate Judges, and approximately 100 employees.

Applicant Information

Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct.
https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf

The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans’ preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are “at will” and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit.

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.