U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Staff Attorney
San Francisco, CA · Staff+
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About the role
- $111,896 (CL 28) San Francisco, CA Please submit applications by August 12, 2026 One-year term position, renewable up to a maximum of five years depending on performance and budget.
- About the Office of Staff Attorneys OSA is the central legal staff for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and is a highly collegial environment.
- OSA has subject area teams of attorneys who focus on civil, immigration, criminal, or habeas matters.
Responsibilities
- How would a limited-term staff attorney position at the court support your career goals?
Requirements
- Conditions of Employment To be employed by the judiciary, an applicant 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 is required.
Skills
- https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov.
- This position will foster your legal research, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Benefits
- Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans.
- Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available.
- Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.
- Equity Focused Employer We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace.
Company info
- You will receive contact information for staff attorneys who have offered to answer questions about their experience at the court through optional, informal conversations that are not part of the hiring process.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants scheduled for interviews should advise the Human Resources department if any accommodation is needed for the interview.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship
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