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Eleventh Circuit Staff Attorney’s Office
Georgette Thinn, Manager of Legal Recruitment
96 Poplar Street Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Email: Georgette_Thinn@ca11.uscourts.gov | http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov
Recruiting for office(s) in: Atlanta, GA
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Federal Judicial Staff Attorney, 2026-2028 Term
The Staff Attorney’s Office serves the court at large rather than individual judges. Staff attorneys review case records and filings, conduct legal research, and draft bench memoranda and proposed opinions to assist the judges in the consideration and resolution of a wide variety of cases on appeal. Staff Attorneys develop expertise in civil and criminal procedure and in various areas of substantive law, including criminal, sentencing, immigration, employment discrimination, civil rights, habeas corpus, and Social Security. Additionally, a specialized team within the office assists the court in the initial review of all appeals for the purpose of determining appellate jurisdiction. Another specialized team presents substantive motions to the court, including motions for in forma pauperis status, certificates of appealability, transcripts at government expense, and withdrawal/substitution of counsel. Finally, our special appellate matters unit handles special projects from the court and tracks legal issues as they develop in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit. The Staff Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for staff attorney positions that will start in 2026. Third-year and rising third-year law students, recent law school graduates, and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Federal court experience and/or expertise in federal appellate, civil, and criminal law are not required, nor are ties to the southeast. Staff attorney positions are for two-year terms. The Federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 29 January 2026
- Anticipated start date: 2026
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter, Writing sample
Hiring criteria
• Juris Doctor degree from a law school of recognized standing at the time of appointment • Outstanding academic credentials (Top quartile preferred) and exceptional analytical, research, writing, and editing skills • Proficiency in computer-assisted research, Windows, and Word • Strong communication skills and attention to detail • Law journal, moot court, or equivalent significant writing and editing experience strongly preferred