Job Details for Staff Attorney
| Court Name/Organization: | Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals |
| Overview of the Position: | The Staff Attorney's Office serves the court at large rather than individual judges. Staff attorneys review case records and filings, conduct legal research, and draft bench memoranda and proposed opinions to assist the judges in the consideration and resolution of a wide variety of cases on appeal. Staff Attorneys develop expertise in civil and criminal procedure and in various areas of substantive law, including criminal, sentencing, immigration, employment discrimination, civil rights, habeas corpus, and Social Security. Additionally, a specialized team within the office assists the court in the initial review of all appeals for the purpose of determining appellate jurisdiction. Another specialized team presents substantive motions to the court, including motions for in forma pauperis status, certificates of appealability, transcripts at government expense, and withdrawal/substitution of counsel. Finally, our special appellate matters unit handles special projects from the court and tracks legal issues as they develop in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit. |
| Location: | Atlanta, GA |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 01/04/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Appointment Type: | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade: | CL 27/25 - CL 28/25 |
| Salary: | $76,671 - $91,897 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/human-resources-department |
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