Appellate Staff Attorney Research, Writing & Oral Advocacy

Posted 11 days ago

united states courts for ninth circuitMillbrae (CA)

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SENIORITY

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About the role

United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit seeks attorneys for a one-year term Staff Attorney position in San Francisco, CA. The role is renewable up to five years based on performance and budget and offers exposure to civil, immigration, criminal, and habeas matters across subject-area teams. Staff attorneys will handle motions and fully briefed cases, develop legal research and writing skills, and present recommendations to judges.

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