Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Michael P. Allen

Closing Date: 3rd May, 2024

Description:

Summary:
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.

Duties:
For more information, please visit: https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/documents/pva24-03.pdf.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Note: Preference will be given to veterans; if applying for a 5 or 10-point veteran's preference, proof of eligibility must be submitted with application.

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

This appointment is Excepted Service, made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments in the Competitive Service.

Qualifications:
Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment, and have demonstrated one of the following accomplishments or proficiencies:

• 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 a school;
• Participation in a veterans law clinic, veterans law classes or moot court competition;
• Experience working in the judiciary or practicing veteran's law; and
• 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 is required for appointment at the CS-12 or CS-13 level. One year of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 12 level. Two years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS-13 level. Current 2024 salary range including Washington-Baltimore Locality Pay, as of issuing date, is: CS-11 ($82,764-$107,590); CS-12 ($99,200-$128,956); and CS-13 ($117,962-$153,354).

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

Education:
To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate no later than date of appointment.

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