_Position Summary
_ This is a full-time temporary position beginning in May 2025 and ending in August 2025, depending on the student's school calendar. More than one internship may be filled.

The Appellate Legal Intern conducts research; reviews case records and filings; drafts proposed memoranda and orders; and assists court executives, court attorneys, and court staff. Duties may also include the following: perform initial procedural review of appeals, motions, and petitions; draft correspondence to attorneys, pro se litigants, and the public; assist motions attorneys with emergency motions; and proofread, edit, and cite check various orders, correspondence, and memoranda. Interns might occasionally be asked to assist with courtroom duties.

_Qualifications
_ Completed at least two years at an accredited law school. Strong legal research and writing skills. Ability to work under varying time constraints. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Present a professional image and demeanor. Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate discretion in dealing with confidential information. Significant experience with and skills in using computer-based applications.

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF application packet including (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, (3) the questionnaire located at www.ca6.uscourts.gov/employmen... , and (4) a recent writing sample of five to seven pages to the Director of Human Resources via our online application system under 'Upload Resume'. The writing sample should be edited only by the applicant; excerpts from a larger work should include an introduction that provides sufficient context and orientation. The sample should not be a blog post or a law review note or article. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by January 17, 2025. Virtual interviews will be available.

Conditions of Employment

Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Selectees are subject to a background check and are provisionally hired pending results of the background check. Employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit. For citizenship requirements, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers.