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Senior Staff Attorney (Senior Executive)
U.S. Courts
Judicial Branch
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a team of attorneys and staff in a federal court office, overseeing daily operations, planning for the future, developing policies, and managing the budget to support the court's legal work.
It's ideal for an experienced lawyer with strong leadership skills who enjoys managing people and advising on complex legal issues in a judicial setting.
The position requires deep knowledge of federal law and the ability to communicate effectively with judges and other court professionals.
Key Requirements
- Membership in good standing in the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction
- Expertise in federal appellate, civil, and criminal procedure, plus significant understanding of constitutional law
- At least ten years of experience in the practice of law, legal research, or legal administration
- At least five years of substantial management responsibility
- Superior analytical, research, and writing skills
- Outstanding written and oral communication abilities and strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of automated systems and demonstrated ability to manage professional staff
Full Job Description
The Senior Staff Attorney is the chief operating officer for the Staff Attorneys' Office.
The Senior Staff Attorney directs attorneys and administrative staff, with full responsibility for the legal and administrative operations of the office, including long-range strategic planning, policy development and implementation, and budget oversight.
Required: Membership in good standing in the bar of a state, territorial or federal court of general jurisdiction.
Expertise in federal appellate, civil, and criminal procedure, as well as significant understanding of constitutional law.
At least ten years of experience in the practice of law, legal research, or legal administration, and at least five years of substantial management responsibility.
Superior analytical, research, and writing skills; outstanding written and oral communication abilities; strong interpersonal skills; knowledge of automated systems; and a demonstrated ability to manage professional staff.
Preferred: Related experience in a federal court, government agency, or equivalent environment. Specialized education in public or judicial administration. Training in court management. Major Duties:
The Senior Staff Attorney is the chief operating officer for the Staff Attorneys' Office.
The Senior Staff Attorney is a statutory position appointed by the Court and reports to the Chief Circuit Judge.
The Senior Staff Attorney directs attorneys and administrative staff, with full responsibility for the legal and administrative operations of the office, including long-range strategic planning, policy development and implementation, and budget oversight.
The responsibilities of the position also include: Ensure the high quality and timely submission of the office's work product. Establish and maintain sound working relationships with other court units.
Advise the Court on legal and procedural matters.
Serve on the Court's executive leadership team, staff Court committees, and advise the Administrative Office together with other Circuits' Senior Staff Attorneys.
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