Business & FinanceHybrid
Staff Attorney
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Office of the ClerkWashington, DC
$81,884–187,117/yr
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · Apply by Jan 29, 2027
What you’d do
Staff attorneys research legal issues, draft memoranda and proposed orders, and recommend dispositions of motions and appeals for the full court. Full-time two-year term with limited telework; staff attorneys meet with three-judge panels about twice a month. Found on USAJOBS on Oct 1, 2026. Apply through the official announcement.
You’ll need
- Attorney (J.D. and bar admission)
- Legal research and writing skills
- Drafting memoranda and proposed orders
- Oral presentation to judges
- Two-year term commitment
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