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| Company: | USCAFTSC - United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, OH - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Chief Attorney (Senior Executive Position) $207,565 – $240,466 - Hybrid (Apply by:4.24.202 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 85527 | ||
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| The Chief Staff Attorney serves as the head of the Staff Attorneys’ Office and functions as the Court’s chief legal officer. This statutory position is appointed by the Court and reports directly to the Chief Circuit Judge. The role carries full responsibility for directing attorneys and administrative staff, as well as overseeing the legal and administrative operations of the office. Chief Staff Attorney (Senior Executive Position) Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Type: Full time The responsibilities of the position also include: Ensure the high quality and timely submission of the office’s work product. Establish and maintain sound working relationships with other court units. Advise the Court on legal and procedural matters. Serve on the Court’s executive leadership team, staff Court committees, and advise the Administrative Office together with other Circuits’ Chief Staff Attorneys. Qualifications: Required: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Membership in good standing in the bar of a state, territorial or federal court of general jurisdiction. Expertise in federal appellate, civil, and criminal procedure, as well as significant understanding of constitutional law. At least ten years of experience in the practice of law, legal research, or legal administration, and at least five years of supervisory responsibility. Superior analytical, research, and writing skills; outstanding written and oral communication abilities; strong interpersonal skills; knowledge of automated systems; and a demonstrated ability to supervise professional staff. Preferred: Related experience in a federal court, government agency, or equivalent environment. Experience as a federal law clerk. Conditions of Employment The selected candidate is provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. This position is subject to updated background investigations every five years. Applicants selected for an interview must complete the Optional Background Information section on the Judiciary’s application. The incumbent is required to complete an annual financial disclosure report. Travel for this position is required. Employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. For citizenship requirements, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers. Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit is required. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, or to withdraw the announcement for any reason without notice. Staff Attorneys’ Office The Staff Attorneys’ Office prepares recommended dispositions of substantive motions, appeals decided without oral argument, original proceedings, and emergency matters. Frequent subject matter areas include habeas corpus, civil rights, criminal law and sentencing, immigration, and employment discrimination, but the office’s work touches the full gamut of cases before the Court. Assisted by supervisory and administrative staff, staff attorneys conduct legal research and draft independent, objective memoranda and proposed orders for submission to the Court. The Staff Attorneys’ Office comprises the chief staff attorney, chief deputy staff attorney, approximately twenty-five attorneys (including supervisory, career, and term), and seven administrative staff members. Chief Staff Attorney (Senior Executive Position) $207,565 – $240,466 United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 85527 |
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| Company: | USCAFTSC - United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $207,565 – $240,466 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Cincinnati, OH - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 45201 | ||
| Post Date: | 04/20/2026 | ||
| Contact Instructions: | Position is open until filled; preference given to applications received by April 24, 2026. | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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