Summary The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for conducting and supervising the federal government's litigation in the Supreme Court of the United States. The Office determines whether to seek Supreme Court review in cases in which the federal government is a party, and what position the government will take in other Supreme Court litigation in which it has an interest. The Office also determines whether and to what extent appeals will be taken by the United States to all appellate courts. Responsibilities .The incumbent serves as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. Each of the Assistants to the Solicitor General participates in all aspects of the work of the Office; none of them specializes in any particular subject. Work is assigned primarily on the basis of the Assistants' availability and background knowledge when a particular matter reaches the Office. The Assistants work on briefs on the merits, petitions for writs of certiorari, jurisdictional statements, briefs in opposition, motions to affirm, papers relating to stays and other emergency relief, and other forms of motion practice before the Supreme Court. They also make recommendations as to whether the government should seek Supreme Court review in cases it has lost, whether the United States should appeal to intermediate appellate courts cases it has lost in the trial courts, and whether the United States should pursue rehearing en banc when cases are lost at the appellate level. The Assistants prepare memoranda to the Solicitor General containing such recommendations and also memoranda discussing other legal problems as assigned. The Assistants also argue cases before the Supreme Court. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1) J.D. degree, active bar membership; 2) Exceptional academic background; 3) Federal appellate clerkship or Supreme Court clerkship strongly encouraged;4) Significant federal appellate litigation experience; 5). Broad experience in areas of law germane to federal governmental practice; 6). Exceptional writing skills; and 7). Strong oral advocacy skills; and8. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with less experienced attorneys, providing guidance and assistance. Education Additional Information THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AT THE TIME A HIRING DECISION IS MADE.