Attorney Specialist 17 - (Appellate Specialist - Health, Education, and Family Services Division)

Functions as a specialist in all aspects of appellate litigation handled by the Health, Education & Family Services (HEFS) Division.  The appellate specialist coordinates appeals, assists the other Division attorneys in appellate work, and may handle difficult, complex, and challenging appeals within the Division.  This position also reviews and edits briefs in the federal appellate and state appellate courts that are filed by the Division.  The position may also be given other assignments at the request of the Solicitor General. The position regularly coordinates with the Solicitor General Division for appellate development and strategy, including identifying and drafting amicus briefs in the Division practice area.  This position also independently handles an individual caseload based on Division needs.
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