Duties

Duties and Responsibilities: The Confidential Assistant is responsible for the following:

• Case tracking and the administrative operations of the chambers, including creating and maintaining physical and electronic case files, updating the status of assigned cases in the electronic chambers log, and submitting orders, decisions, and opinions for issuance through the Court's electronic filing system (CM-ECF).
• Planning and coordinating meetings, assisting in the scheduling of oral arguments and conferences, coordinating the Judge's official travel arrangements, and processing time and attendance records of chambers staff.
• Preparing emails, notes, letters, and other documents as directed, reviewing outgoing documents for proper format, spelling, and grammar, and assisting law clerks with organizing materials in preparation for oral argument.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/index.php.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Cover letter, Resume, and an OF 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment): https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Submit information to Human Resources Office at employment@uscourts.cavc.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.

  Agency contact information

  USCAVC Human Resources Office

  Email

  employment@uscourts.cavc.gov

  Address

  US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
  625 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
  Suite 900
  Washington, DC 20004
  US

  Next steps

  Once your completed application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.