Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Jennifer G. Zipps
SummaryPOSITION OVERVIEWThe judicial law clerk to a U.
S.
District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law.
There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.
This job is open to The publicU.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agencyDO NOT USE THE USA Jobs Apply button because this does NOT link to our employment application website.
For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
DutiesFor information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
citizen to qualify for this position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DRUG TESTING QualificationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to those applicants who possess law review/journal experience, are in the top 15% of class, and who have post-law-school legal work experience.
Demonstrated legal writing of the highest quality and experience with Westlaw are required.
TECHNICAL
Qualifications:
For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 11, a person must be a law school graduate and have one or more of the following attributes:
Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools.
Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such school.
Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above.
Some examples of criteria which are considered to be acceptable as equivalent include:
oPublication of a noteworthy article in a law school student publication or other scholarly publication; oSpecial high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; oWinning of a moot court competition or membership on a moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools; oParticipation in the legal aid or other law school clinical program sanctioned by the law school; or oSummer experience as a law clerk to a state or local judge or law clerk experience on a continuing basis in a private firm while attending school (i.
e.
, working ones way through college).
In order to receive credit, participation and experience could not have been for academic credit.
This list is not all-inclusive; the determination of an acceptable equivalence rests with the appointing judge.
To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 12, a person must be a law school graduate, have one year of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications.
To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 13, a person must be a law school graduate, have two years of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, and be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications.
EducationEDUCATION:
Must be a law school graduate.
.
Additional informationThis job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
BenefitsA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer.
More info:
http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/jobextrainfo.
asp#FEHB.
/>Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BenefitsA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer.
More info:
http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/jobextrainfo.
asp#FEHB.
/>Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1.
Cover letter 2.
Resume3.
Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts4.
A writing sample of up to ten pages in length5.
Three (3) References6.
Up to three Letters of Recommendation.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents.
Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division.
Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyGo to our web site:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to submit an online application, including the items listed below.
Agency contact information Human Resources DivisionPhone5202054215 Email email protected AddressUS District Court, District of AZ 405 W Congress St Tucson, Arizona 85701 USNext stepsApplication will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the listed closing date.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents1.
Cover letter 2.
Resume3.
Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts4.
A writing sample of up to ten pages in length5.
Three (3) References6.
Up to three Letters of Recommendation.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents.
Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division.
Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyGo to our web site:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to submit an online application, including the items listed below.
Agency contact information Human Resources DivisionPhone5202054215 Email email protected AddressUS District Court, District of AZ 405 W Congress St Tucson, Arizona 85701 USNext stepsApplication will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the listed closing date.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Recommended Skills Adobe Acrobat Clinical Works Finance Human Resources Memos Microsoft Word Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
S.
District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge.
The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law.
There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.
This job is open to The publicU.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agencyDO NOT USE THE USA Jobs Apply button because this does NOT link to our employment application website.
For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
DutiesFor information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
citizen to qualify for this position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DRUG TESTING QualificationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to those applicants who possess law review/journal experience, are in the top 15% of class, and who have post-law-school legal work experience.
Demonstrated legal writing of the highest quality and experience with Westlaw are required.
TECHNICAL
Qualifications:
For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 11, a person must be a law school graduate and have one or more of the following attributes:
Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools.
Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such school.
Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above.
Some examples of criteria which are considered to be acceptable as equivalent include:
oPublication of a noteworthy article in a law school student publication or other scholarly publication; oSpecial high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; oWinning of a moot court competition or membership on a moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools; oParticipation in the legal aid or other law school clinical program sanctioned by the law school; or oSummer experience as a law clerk to a state or local judge or law clerk experience on a continuing basis in a private firm while attending school (i.
e.
, working ones way through college).
In order to receive credit, participation and experience could not have been for academic credit.
This list is not all-inclusive; the determination of an acceptable equivalence rests with the appointing judge.
To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 12, a person must be a law school graduate, have one year of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications.
To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 13, a person must be a law school graduate, have two years of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, and be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications.
EducationEDUCATION:
Must be a law school graduate.
.
Additional informationThis job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
BenefitsA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer.
More info:
http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/jobextrainfo.
asp#FEHB.
/>Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BenefitsA career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer.
More info:
http:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/jobextrainfo.
asp#FEHB.
/>Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1.
Cover letter 2.
Resume3.
Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts4.
A writing sample of up to ten pages in length5.
Three (3) References6.
Up to three Letters of Recommendation.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents.
Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division.
Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyGo to our web site:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to submit an online application, including the items listed below.
Agency contact information Human Resources DivisionPhone5202054215 Email email protected AddressUS District Court, District of AZ 405 W Congress St Tucson, Arizona 85701 USNext stepsApplication will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the listed closing date.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents1.
Cover letter 2.
Resume3.
Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts4.
A writing sample of up to ten pages in length5.
Three (3) References6.
Up to three Letters of Recommendation.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents.
Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division.
Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyGo to our web site:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/azduscourts to submit an online application, including the items listed below.
Agency contact information Human Resources DivisionPhone5202054215 Email email protected AddressUS District Court, District of AZ 405 W Congress St Tucson, Arizona 85701 USNext stepsApplication will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to the listed closing date.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Recommended Skills Adobe Acrobat Clinical Works Finance Human Resources Memos Microsoft Word Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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