[blindlaw] Federal Public Defender research attorney

[Nightingale, Noel]

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	Research Attorney
	Salary Range: 66,762.00 - 110,354.00 USD per year 
	Open Period: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
	to Tuesday, July 31, 2007 

	Series & Grade: JS-0905-12/15 
	Position Information: Full-Time Permanent 
	Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Seattle, WA 
	Who May Be Considered: 
	Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified
individuals. 
	Department: Judicial Branch    
	Agency: US Courts      
	Sub Agency: Federal Public Defender    
	Job Announcement Number: 001   
	
	Job Summary: 
	The Research Attorney provides advanced research and writing
services to assistant federal defender (AFD) staff on trial and
appellate cases. The individual in this position must be an attorney.
The Research Attorney writes briefs, motions, petitions for certiorari,
and legal memoranda for review by the Defender and staff attorneys. The
Research Attorney does not ordinarily sign pleadings or make court
appearances.


	Key Requirements: 

		*	excellent writing and analytical skills 
		*	high degree of computer literacy 
		*	excellent interpersonal communication skills 

	Major Duties: 
	Assists the assigned attorney in the preparation of motions and
briefs for review and signature by the responsible case attorney for
filing in federal magistrate, district, and appellate courts. Also
assists in the preparation of petitions for certiorari.

	Assists the assigned attorney in the preparation of legal
memoranda for review and signature by the Defender and staff attorneys.
Assists in the preparation of jurisdictional statements, review of
issues, comprehensive statements of relevant facts, standards of review,
and briefs complex legal and factual arguments. Advises the responsible
attorney regarding all issues relevant to the case.

	Performs legal research utilizing all available resources
including computer-assisted legal research tools. Research includes
state and federal statutes, case law, regulations, precedents, treaties,
sentencing guidelines, and related subject matter.

	Updates research in preparation for oral argument by the
responsible attorney. Consults with the attorney regarding the priority
of issues and difficulties of the case.

	Performs all other duties as assigned. 
	Qualifications: You must possess a year of general work
experience that shows your ability to perform progressively more
complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows your ability
to learn the specific work of this job.
	
	You must have one year of specialized experience at a level
close to the work of this job that has given you the particular
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform.
Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a
field that is closely related. To qualify, an applicant must be a law
school graduate who has been admitted to and is in good standing before
a state bar, with at least two years of legal experience.
	
	How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated based upon the
question responses you provide during a structured interview. In
responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site
specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the
outcome. 

	How To Apply: You may submit your resume for this job online by
selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement.
Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be
sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional
information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not
use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form
612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.
	
	Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date.
If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.
	
	To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any
rating factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement,
select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing
resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.
	
	Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills
and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information
will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is
required.
	
	Contact Information: 

		Lynn Shamulka
		Phone: 206/553-1100
		Fax: 206/553-0120
		Email: lynn_shamulka at fd.org
		
		Or write:
		Judicial Branch
		1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
		Seattle, WA 98101
		US
		Fax: 206/553-0120 
		

	What To Expect Next: Once your complete application is received
we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your
ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the
hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We
expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this
announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. 



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Research Attorney
Salary Range: 66,762.00 - 110,354.00 USD per year
Open Period: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
to Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Series & Grade: JS-0905-12/15
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Seattle, WA
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.
Department: Judicial Branch    
Agency: US Courts      
Sub Agency: Federal Public Defender    
Job Announcement Number: 001   
Job Summary:
The Research Attorney provides advanced research and writing services to assistant federal defender (AFD) staff on trial and appellate cases. The individual in this position must be an attorney. The Research Attorney writes briefs, motions, petitions for certiorari, and legal memoranda for review by the Defender and staff attorneys. The Research Attorney does not ordinarily sign pleadings or make court appearances.
Key Requirements:
excellent writing and analytical skills
high degree of computer literacy
excellent interpersonal communication skills
Major Duties:
Assists the assigned attorney in the preparation of motions and briefs for review and signature by the responsible case attorney for filing in federal magistrate, district, and appellate courts. Also assists in the preparation of petitions for certiorari.
Assists the assigned attorney in the preparation of legal memoranda for review and signature by the Defender and staff attorneys. Assists in the preparation of jurisdictional statements, review of issues, comprehensive statements of relevant facts, standards of review, and briefs complex legal and factual arguments. Advises the responsible attorney regarding all issues relevant to the case.
Performs legal research utilizing all available resources including computer-assisted legal research tools. Research includes state and federal statutes, case law, regulations, precedents, treaties, sentencing guidelines, and related subject matter.
Updates research in preparation for oral argument by the responsible attorney. Consults with the attorney regarding the priority of issues and difficulties of the case.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: You must possess a year of general work experience that shows your ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows your ability to learn the specific work of this job.
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related. To qualify, an applicant must be a law school graduate who has been admitted to and is in good standing before a state bar, with at least two years of legal experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
How To Apply: You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.
Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.
To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any rating factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement, select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.
Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.
Contact Information:
Lynn Shamulka
Phone: 206/553-1100
Fax: 206/553-0120
Email: lynn_shamulka at fd.org
Or write:
Judicial Branch
1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98101
US
Fax: 206/553-0120
What To Expect Next: Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.