Term Law Clerk To The Honorable Jennifer G. Zipps

Summary

Two year term beginning August 2025. JSP 11- JSP 13.

The judicial law clerk to a U.S. District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

07/03/2024 to 08/04/2024

• Salary

$73,858 - $136,852 per year

• Pay scale & grade

JS 11 - 12

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Tucson, AZ 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Term

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Full Time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

Yes

• Job family (Series)

0904 Law Clerk

0905 Attorney

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

24-42

• Control number

798581200

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USA Jobs. This does NOT link to our employment application website. For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.

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Duties

The judicial law clerk to a U.S. District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE

DRUG TESTING

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 11, a person must be a law school graduate and have one or more of the following attributes:

Standing within the upper third 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 school.

Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or

Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Some examples of criteria which are considered to be acceptable as equivalent include:

Publication of a noteworthy article in a law school student publication or other scholarly publication;

Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif;

Winning of a moot court competition or membership on a moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools;

Participation in the legal aid or other law school clinical program sanctioned by the law school;* or

Summer experience as a law clerk to a state or local judge or law clerk experience on a continuing basis in a private firm while attending school (i.e., working one's way through college).*

• In order to receive credit, participation and experience could not have been for academic credit.

This list is not all-inclusive, the determination of an acceptable equivalence rests with the appointing judge.

To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 12, a person must be a law school graduate, have one year of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general

jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications.

To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 13, a person must be a law school graduate, have two years of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, and be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those applicants who possess law review/journal experience, are in the top 15% of class, and who have post-law-school legal work experience. Demonstrated legal writing of the highest quality and experience with Westlaw are required.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to view the vacancy announcement and apply for the position.

Education

EDUCATION:

The applicant must be a law school graduate.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

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Federal benefits may include annual and sick leave.

11 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible benefits

Optional dental and vision insurance

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicant materials will be reviewed by the selecting official and candidates may be further evaluated through a structured interview.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window

Learn more about federal benefits.

Federal benefits may include annual and sick leave.

11 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible benefits

Optional dental and vision insurance

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

1.Cover Letter

2.Resume

3.Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts

4.A writing sample of up to ten pages in length

5.Three (3) references.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

Application materials will NOT be accepted via email. Please visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to apply for the position.

Agency contact information

Alison Knutson

Phone 5202054215 Fax 5202054239 Email azdml_human_resources_arizona@azd.uscourts.gov

Address U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

405 W. Congress St.

Tucson, Arizona 85701

US

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Next steps

Applications will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to listed closing date.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

1.Cover Letter

2.Resume

3.Unofficial or Official Law School Transcripts

4.A writing sample of up to ten pages in length

5.Three (3) references.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

Application materials will NOT be accepted via email. Please visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to apply for the position.

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Agency contact information

Alison Knutson

Phone 5202054215 Fax 5202054239 Email azdml_human_resources_arizona@azd.uscourts.gov

Address U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

405 W. Congress St.

Tucson, Arizona 85701

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Applications will be reviewed when received; a hiring selection may be made prior to listed closing date.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

07/03/2024 to 08/04/2024

• Salary

$73,858 - $136,852 per year

• Pay scale & grade

JS 11 - 12

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Tucson, AZ 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Term

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Full Time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

Yes

• Job family (Series)

0904 Law Clerk

0905 Attorney

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

24-42

• Control number

798581200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/798581200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.