Summary
The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for conducting and supervising the federal government's litigation in the Supreme Court of the United States. The Office determines whether to seek Supreme Court review in cases in which the federal government is a party, and what position the government will take in other Supreme Court litigation in which it has an interest. The Office also determines whether and to what extent appeals will be taken by the United States to all appellate courts.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA JOBS. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page.
Duties
.The incumbent serves as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. Each of the Assistants to the Solicitor General participates in all aspects of the work of the Office; none of them specializes in any particular subject. Work is assigned primarily on the basis of the Assistants' availability and background knowledge when a particular matter reaches the Office. The Assistants work on briefs on the merits, petitions for writs of certiorari, jurisdictional statements, briefs in opposition, motions to affirm, papers relating to stays and other emergency relief, and other forms of motion practice before the Supreme Court. They also make recommendations as to whether the government should seek Supreme Court review in cases it has lost, whether the United States should appeal to intermediate appellate courts cases it has lost in the trial courts, and whether the United States should pursue rehearing en banc when cases are lost at the appellate level. The Assistants prepare memoranda to the Solicitor General containing such recommendations and also memoranda discussing other legal problems as assigned. The Assistants also argue cases before the Supreme Court.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or trial period.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
Qualifications
1) J.D. degree, active bar membership; 2) Exceptional academic background; 3) Federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged;4) Significant federal appellate litigation experience; 5). Broad experience in areas of law germane to federal governmental practice; 6). Exceptional writing skills; and 7). Strong oral advocacy skills; and8. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with less experienced attorneys, providing guidance and assistance.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AT THE TIME A HIRING DECISION IS MADE.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please submit application to the following address or email.
Rebecca Rios, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Main, Room 5140Washington, D.C. 20530
OSGRecruit@usdoj.gov
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 5:30PM ON 05/22/2024 FOR CONSIDERATION.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit (via mail or email): 1) a resume or current OF 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment); 2) a narrative statement addressing the qualifications listed above; 3) a writing sample; 4) law school transcript; and 5) a copy of your most recent performance rating (if applicable). Please submit to the following address or email.
Rebecca Rios, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Main, Room 5140Washington, D.C. 20530
OSGRecruit@usdoj.gov
How to Apply
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 5:30PM ON 05/22/2024 FOR CONSIDERATION.
Agency contact information
Rhonda Douglas
Email
Rhonda.D.Douglas@usdoj.gov
Address
Office of the Solicitor General
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Go to: OSGRecruit@usdoj.gov.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 5:30PM ON 05/22/2024 FOR CONSIDERATION.