Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Amanda L Meredith

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Amanda L. Meredith. Clerkship commences immediately.

Duties

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.

Salary

• $121,785 - $158,322/year

Conditions of Employment

Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate and have demonstrated two of the following accomplishments or proficiencies:

• Standing within the top 25% 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 a school;
• Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above.

Position Grade Levels: Bar membership and 2 years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 13 level. Current salary range, including Washington-Baltimore Locality Pay, as of issuing date, is: CS 13 ($121,785-$158,322).

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

Specialized Experience: Experience working in the judiciary or practicing veterans' law for at least 2 years, and exceptional legal analysis, research, and writing skills.

Education Person must be a law school graduate. Other Information Preference will be given to veterans; proof of eligibility must be submitted with the application. Clerkship commences immediately. Promotion to CS 14 is available, subject to Court policies, after successful completion of performance standards for 2 years. Required Documents

1. Cover letter;
2. Resume;
3. Law school transcript;
4. Self-edited legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages);
5. Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references; and
6. Completed OF 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment available at www.uscourts.cavc.gov/documents/of306.pdf).

How to Apply

Instructions for Applying: Application must include the following materials, and email applications should be submitted in Portable Document Format and combined in one attachment:

1. Cover letter;
2. Resume;
3. Law school transcript;
4. Self-edited legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages);
5. Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references; and
6. Completed OF 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment available at www.uscourts.cavc.gov/documents/of306.pdf).

Submit application packet to:
Judge Amanda L. Meredith
Attn: Nikita Richardson
625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20004
or nrichardson@uscourts.cavc.gov