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Staff Attorney

Judicial Branch - Washington, District of Columbia

Posted May 12, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Salary
$68K-$187K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

9% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Legal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Staff Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

Cover letter
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Assessment
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Deadline
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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Staff Attorney Washington, District of Columbia Summary The Legal Division of the Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, has openings for highly qualified attorneys to serve as staff attorneys to the full court. The positions are full-time and for a two-year term. Limited term extensions may be available. Some work may be done remotely. Duties The Legal Division's principal responsibility is to recommend to the court the disposition of substantive and procedural motions, appeals decided without oral argument, and emergency matters. Staff attorneys conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda, draft proposed orders, respond to judges' inquiries, and make oral presentations. Staff attorneys meet with three-judge panels in formal conferences about twice a month. At conference, staff attorneys answer any questions about their cases, and the panel discusses and votes on staff attorney recommendations. Staff attorneys may also present their recommendations orally to the judges when handling time-sensitive emergency motions. Requirements Because the D.C. Circuit entertains a large number of high-profile and sealed cases, staff attorneys are subject to strict confidentiality requirements. In addition, your continued employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. A full background investigation for a security clearance may be required. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government. Education At a minimum, applicants must possess a J.D. degree as of the position's start date. A judicial clerkship or internship, law review membership, or comparable legal research and writing experience is

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