The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Amanda L. Meredith. Clerkship commences immediately.
Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of law clerk, a person must be a law school graduate and have demonstrated two of the following accomplishments or proficiencies: Standing within the top 25% of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; Proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Position Grade Levels: Bar membership and 2 years of legal work experience is required for appointment at the CS 13 level. Current salary range, including Washington-Baltimore Locality Pay, as of issuing date, is: CS 13 ($121,785-$158,322). Legal Work Experience: Legal work experience for this position means progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, or in legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. Specialized Experience: Experience working in the judiciary or practicing veterans' law for at least 2 years, and exceptional legal analysis, research, and writing skills.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.