Administrative Attorney

Position Description (Judicial Conduct & Disability) $89,488 to $145,507 (CL 28) San Francisco, CA Overview The Office of the Circuit Executive for the Ninth Circuit (OCE) invites applications for an Administrative Attorney, with a primary focus on complaints filed under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980 (28 U.S.C. 351–364). Candidates who are motivated, self‑sufficient, critical thinkers with excellent organizational and communication skills are encouraged to apply. About The Office Of The Circuit Executive The OCE serves the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit, the largest federal circuit, comprising nine states and two territories. It serves all judicial court units including the Court of Appeals, District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, Probation and Pretrial Services Offices, and Federal Public Defender’s Offices. It also provides administrative support to the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit, its committees. The mission of the Judicial Council is to support effective administration of justice and fairness. All OCE responsibilities flow from directives of the Judicial Council or the Chief Judge. Identifying judicial needs Conducting studies Developing and implementing policies Organizing training opportunities Staffing committee meetings Providing public information and human resources support Coordinating facilities and IT projects Advising the Judicial Council on procedural and ethical matters About The Position The Administrative Attorney will report to the Assistant Circuit Executive (ACE) for Court Operations, Policy, and Legal Affairs (COPLA). The primary focus will be processing Judicial Conduct and Disability (JC&D) complaints and related matters pursuant to the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980, 28 U.S.C. 351–364. The incumbent will perform clerical, administrative, and technical duties to coordinate the workflow of all JC&D matters, and engage in substantive legal work to support the resolution of such matters. Support will be provided to the ACE, the Attorney Advisors, COPLA staff, the Chief Circuit Judge, the Circuit Executive, and the Judicial Council. Representative Duties Serve as the initial and primary administrative and clerical point of contact for all JC&D matters. Open, review, and process hard‑copy mail submissions from complainants to determine compliance with relevant rules. Perform case‑management duties, including record retention, paper file organization, and calendaring deadlines. Process judicial orders and other legal documents for all Attorney Advisors within COPLA. Receive and respond to JC&D inquiries from complainants via mail and email. Communicate with judges and provide updates on JC&D matters via telephone, mail, and email. Draft accurate, thorough, and error‑free correspondence and memos. Input and maintain data, reviewing accuracy, timeliness, and quality of entered data. Format and assemble internal reports and comply with statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Respond to requests for JC&D complaint information from the FBI, ABA, or other internal vetting processes in compliance with confidentiality requirements of 28 U.S.C. 360. Process JC&D complaints in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 351‑364, the JC&D Rules, and the Ninth Circuit’s Local Rules for Misconduct Proceedings. Review complaints, research legal issues, investigate records and underlying facts, and identify the correct recommendation for resolution. Analyze and synthesize issues in underlying civil, criminal, and bankruptcy proceedings. Prepare memoranda and draft disposition orders. Orally present the recommendation to the Chief Circuit Judge. Effectively manage a docket of cases and perform administrative tasks to conclude the JC&D matter promptly and accurately. Monitor and resolve petitions for review of the Chief Judge’s disposition order by preparing a recommendation memorandum for the Judicial Council. Assist the Chief Circuit Judge or Special Committee on JC&D related matters as necessary, including interviewing witnesses, summarizing witness interviews, drafting memoranda, coordinating the investigation, etc. Perform other legal, policy, and administrative support to the COPLA Unit, the OCE, and the Chief Circuit Judge as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Legal Aid & Defender Association