Attorney Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Provides timely and precise guidance to court personnel regarding active cases and other court-related matters.

• Conducts legal research and evaluates case records and filings.

• Acts on specific motions within the authorized scope of the Clerk’s Office.

• Evaluates appeals for jurisdictional and procedural concerns and oral argument.

• Engages in special projects related to the operations of the Clerk’s Office.

• Supplies information to litigants and attorneys.

• Functions as a legal resource for staff within the Clerk’s Office.

• Acts on specific motions within the authorized scope of the Clerk’s Office; refers other motions to appropriate Clerk’s office staff, the Staff Attorneys’ office, or chambers as necessary.

• Offers procedural information to pro se litigants or counsel by addressing telephone inquiries and responding to written correspondence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law institution.

• Admission to practice before the highest court in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or federal court of general jurisdiction in the United States.

• A minimum of 2 years of legal experience post-law school. Experience as a law clerk will be considered relevant.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and analytical abilities, along with proficiency in technology usage.

• Capability to analyze complex legal issues and propose solutions.

• Competence to work efficiently and accurately while prioritizing among competing demands.

• Familiarity with and adherence to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality standards.

• Ability to demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.

• Comprehensive understanding of the appellate process and the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (Preferred).

• Prior experience as a federal law clerk or staff attorney, or as an attorney for a state appellate court (Preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation time accrues at a rate of 13 days per year for the first 3 years, increasing to 20 days after 3 years and 26 days after 15 years.

• Sick time accrues at a rate of 13 days per year.

• 11 paid holidays per year.

• A selection of employer-subsidized federal health plans and optional employer-subsidized Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.

• Vision and dental insurance programs are available.

• Flexible Spending Programs – pre-tax contributions for out-of-pocket health, dependent care, and transportation expenses.

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Public transportation or parking subsidy (dependent on fiscal year funding).

• Federal retirement includes an employer-sponsored pension plan (FERS) and a retirement contribution plan with employer match (TSP). Retirees are eligible for Social Security and can continue health insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees.

• Creditable service with other federal agencies and/or the military will be considered in calculating employee benefits.

• Onsite fitness center and cafeteria.

• Onsite, free health clinic staffed with a nurse and M.D.

• 24-hour building security.

• Generous time off – paid annual leave (vacation), sick leave, and holidays.

• Occasional teleworking may be permitted after the initial training period.

• Nationwide leave sharing program.