Summary The Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is seeking a highly organized and detailed-oriented person for the Legal/Administrative Assistant position. Responsibilities The Legal/Administrative Assistant provides legal and administrative assistance with an emphasis on financial aspects of appeals, and acts as Time Administrator for the Clerk's Office. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a United States citizen or must meet the requirements established by current appropriations law. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause. Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background check. Direct deposit of pay is required. Qualifications Qualified applicants must have demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly developed analytical skills, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. To qualify, the successful applicant must be a high school graduate (or equivalent), have two years general experience, and have a minimum of one year of specialized experience. Candidates with proficiency in a wide range of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint, and virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom are highly desirable. Federal Court experience is preferred. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with appellate court experience who have current knowledge and understanding of the local court rules, practices, procedures, forms, and deadlines; knowledge of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure; knowledge of how cases proceed through the court system, and experience with programs utilized by the Court, such as Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF), Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS), and the Court's eVoucher program. Education Please read the "Qualifications" section. Additional Information