US DISTRICT COURT FOR DISTRICT OF UTAH - DEATH PENALTY LAW CLERK

OPEN DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2022

CLOSE DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

PREFERENCE: DECEMBER 19, 2022

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Office of the Clerk is currently accepting applications for a part-time (20 hours per week) position of Death Penalty Law Clerk. The incumbent will report to the Chief District Judge and will serve the entire Court in conducting procedural support, substantive review, research and writing on matters concerning capital habeas cases and other prisoner filed litigation. Employment is available immediately. This position it is funded by temporary emergency funds and continued employment is subject to availability of funds. This position is not subject to the four-year term maximum.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Independently conduct legal research and keep abreast with developments in the law regarding capital habeas cases in the Tenth Circuit Court and Supreme Court

• Draft memoranda of law on multiple issues, complex capital habeas cases

• Review voluminous state court records and trial transcripts

• Consult with judges regarding capital habeas issues and cases

• Assist with other prisoner filed litigation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

For consideration, applicants must be law school graduates with an exemplary academic record in addition to excellent research and writing skills. Candidates who possess at least one year of post graduate legal work experience in a high-volume, production-oriented work environment are preferred. Candidates who possess federal clerkship experience also are preferred.

The successful candidate must also be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, possess good judgment, maturity and tact; be dependable, responsible and maintain confidentially; be a proactive self- starter and demonstrate initiative in problem solving; be able to work quickly and harmoniously with others in a team-based environment; and present a poised, professional appearance and demeanor at all times. This position requires superb organizational, people and time management skills with the ability to juggle many changing priorities and demands at the same time. Computer assisted legal research and word processing ability are essential.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The salary for this position is a Judicial Salary Plan (JSP) 11-13, or $33,107 – $47,186 (half-time) based on qualifications and experience. The position falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government and the benefits include: health, dental, vision, life, long-term care, paid vacation and sick leave, FERS-FRAE retirement benefits, and tax deferred savings plan. This position is subject to mandatory direct deposit participation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All application information is subject to verification. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a background investigation including an FBI fingerprint check. The Death Penalty Law Clerk is an excepted service position, serves at the pleasure of the court and is an 'at will' employee and can be terminated with or without cause. All judiciary employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Candidates must be United States citizens or be in the process of obtaining citizenship to work for the United States Courts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the lerk of Court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Participation in the interview process will be at the applicants own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit:

1. Letter of interest

2. Detailed resume including education, previous employment and salary history

3. Two writing samples, each no more than ten pages in length

4. Three professional references

5. Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO78) The application form (AO78) is available via the court’s web site http://www.utd.uscourts.gov or at the address listed below from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Preference will be given to those application packages submitted by December 19, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for a personal interview. All applicants scheduled should advise the Human Resources Office if an accommodation is necessary to interview.

Please email application packages in PDF format to UTD_HumanResources@utd.uscourts.gov

Or mail or hand deliver to:

United States District Court

Human Resource Office, Room 2.117

Attn: Death Penalty Law Clerk position

351 So. West Temple

Salt Lake City, UT 84101