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Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Joseph L. Toth

U.S. Courts

Washington, DC | Full Time

$92k-123k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Joseph L. Toth

U.S. Courts Washington, DC

$92k-123k (estimate)

Full Time 4 Months Ago

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U.S. Courts is Hiring a Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Joseph L. Toth Near Washington, DC

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.

Qualifications:

Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must (1) be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, (2) have taken or sat for the bar examination in any jurisdiction prior to start date, (3) stand with the upper third of the law school class from an accredited law school, and (4) have proficient legal writing skills.

Legal Work Experience: Responsibilities and salary will be commensurate with experience. Proficiency in legal writing and research is required. Substantive knowledge of veterans law is preferred.

Position Grade Levels: Current salary range including Washington-Baltimore Locality Pay, as of issuing date, is:

CS-11 ($78,592-$102,166)
CS-12 ($94,199-$122,459)
CS-13 ($112,015-$145,617)
CS-14 ($132,368-172,075)

Bar membership is required for appointment at the CS 12 or 13 level. One year of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS-12 level. Two years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS-13 level. Three years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 14 level.

Responsibilities:

Legal Work Experience: Legal work experience for this position means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school.