Narrative Opinion Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is hiring a Personal Assistant for U.S. Circuit Judge Ronald M. Gould in Seattle, Washington. This position, with a salary range based on the JSP scale, offers recent law graduates an opportunity for court experience. The role involves clerical and administrative support, requiring a high school diploma and two years of clerical experience, with a preference for legal education. Benefits include a federal pension, health insurance, and paid leave. The position is classified as 'at will,' allowing termination by the Court with or without cause. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and fingerprinting. Applications, including a resume and cover letter, must be submitted by August 2, 2017, to be considered. The position is 'excepted service,' and candidates must be U.S. citizens or in the citizenship process. The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer, emphasizing non-discriminatory hiring practices, and reserves the right to adjust the job announcement and selection process at its discretion.
Legal Issues Addressed
Application and Selection Processsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Applications must be submitted by a specified date for consideration, and the court retains discretion over the hiring process.
Reasoning: Candidates must submit a resume, a detailed cover letter highlighting their qualifications, and three references to [email protected] by August 2, 2017, to ensure consideration.
Employment Eligibility and Citizenship Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the citizenship application process to be eligible for employment.
Reasoning: Employment conditions include the requirement to be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the citizenship application process.
Employment Termination within U.S. Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The position within the U.S. Courts is 'at will' and can be terminated by the Court with or without cause.
Reasoning: Positions within the U.S. Courts are classified as excepted service appointments, which are 'at will' and can be terminated by the Court with or without cause.
Equal Employment Opportunitysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The U.S. Court of Appeals emphasizes its commitment to equal opportunity employment practices.
Reasoning: The U.S. Court of Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Provisional Hiring Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and fingerprinting.
Reasoning: Provisional hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and fingerprinting.