The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama is accepting applications for a career law clerk in Huntsville. A career law clerk performs substantive legal research, writing, and review of matters pending before the Court and has extensive knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and court practice. A career law clerk must have strong organizational skills, pay attention to details, and can manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
The Career Law Clerk's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Drafting orders, memorandum opinions, and other documents; Assisting with the preparation of dockets; Performing legal research; Reviewing and scheduling pleadings filed in Chapter 11 cases, Chapter 12 cases, and Adversary Proceedings; Monitoring deadlines; Attending and assisting with courtroom proceedings and case administration; Drafting continuing legal education material; Assisting with the review and electronic signature of orders; Maintaining and updating the Court's judicial conflict list; Drafting the court calendar; Assisting with administrative tasks of chambers; Working cooperatively with other members of chambers staff and employees of the bankruptcy clerk; and Performing other duties as assigned by the Court.
Law school graduate at the time of appointment (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing.
hsvresume@alnb.uscourts.gov
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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