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Senior Staff Attorney

U.S. Courts · Saint Louis, Missouri, United States · Onsite · $177,916 - $236,699/year
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Position Overview

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, United States United States flag
Compensation: $177,916 - $236,699/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: General Practice
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have (1) a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school; (2) membership in good standing in the bar of a state, territorial or federal court of general jurisdiction; (3) at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school; (4) excellent academic credentials, and superior analytical, research and writing skills; (5) excellent written and oral communication abilities, and strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to assume and delegate responsibility. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, any of the following will enhance a candidate's suitability for the position: (1) a thorough understanding of organizational, procedural, and interpersonal aspects of managing a complex organization; (2) expertise in federal appellate, civil, and criminal procedure and evidence, and an informed understanding of the processes of constitutional and statutory analysis; and (3) a minimum of three years of federal court experience.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have (1) a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school; (2) membership in good standing in the bar of a state, territorial or federal court of general jurisdiction; (3) at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school; (4) excellent academic credentials, and superior analytical, research and writing skills; (5) excellent written and oral communication abilities, and strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to assume and delegate responsibility. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, any of the following will enhance a candidate's suitability for the position: (1) a thorough understanding of organizational, procedural, and interpersonal aspects of managing a complex organization; (2) expertise in federal appellate, civil, and criminal procedure and evidence, and an informed understanding of the processes of constitutional and statutory analysis; and (3) a minimum of three years of federal court experience.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

About This Role

U.S. Courts is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to join their General Practice team at the Senior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

$177,916 - $236,699/year

Practice Area

General Practice

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: U.S. Courts Hiring Team

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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