Closing Date: 29th 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/pva24-04.pdf.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Additional Information: This job is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Telework may be authorized up to full-time telework. The frequency of telework will take into account the employee's preference, performance, and the overall needs of the Court.
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.
This appointment is Excepted Service, made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments in the Competitive Service.
Qualifications:
Qualification Requirements: Applicants must have at least 1 year experience working in the judiciary or practicing veterans law. Applicants must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in academic achievement, written communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex issues. Applicants should have outstanding professional references.
In addition, applicants must provide a cover letter summarizing evidence of the following competencies:
- Legal Writing: Writes clear and concise legal documents.
- Legal Analysis: Researches, analyzes, and explains complex legal issues such as constitutional, jurisdictional, and administrative-law topics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of the American Bar Association;
- Experience on the law review or journal of such a school;
- Participation in a moot court competition; and/or
- Participation in a veterans law clinic or veterans law classes.
Promotion Potential: If you are selected at the CS-12 level, you may be promoted without further competition to the CS-13 level once you have served 12 months at the CS-12 level and met performance requirements. If you are selected at the CS-13 level, you may be promoted without further competition to the CS-14 level once you have served 2 years at the CS-13 level and met performance and other requirements. With successful completion of performance standards, promotion may be available.
Education:
You must have a juris doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
