U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Personal Assistant to the Honorable Ronald M. Gould

Seattle, WA · Full-time

Work authorization required$46k-$60kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

You will be the personal assistant to a federal circuit judge with very limited mobility.
Most importantly, this position requires patience and a pleasant demeanor.
You will also need excellent typing and spelling skills, and the ability to listen well and follow directions.

Bachelor's degree.
2 years of general clerical experience (see classification levels below).
Skill in the use of word processing and document editing systems, including knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat.
Proficiency with email and Windows-based applications.
Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship.
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Direct deposit of pay required.

Ability to type at least 70-80 wpm accurately. *Required qualifications subject to change Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with courses in the legal field strongly preferred.
2 years of general experience plus 1 year of specialized experience.*
2 years of general experience plus 2 years of specialized experience.*
2 years of general experience plus 3 years of specialized experience.* *A college degree may be substituted for general work experience
Specialized work experience is defined as progressively responsible secretarial experience that provided exposure to law-related matters.

13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter, 13 sick days accrued per year, 11 paid holidays.

Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K). • Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans.
Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage. • Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.
Equity Focused Employer We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace.
Other Perks: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; public transit subsidy; alternate work schedules; and reasonable work hours.

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