Motions Attorney

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

. Provide procedural and substantive legal advice regarding cases .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $88,683 - $170,339 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, analysis, and writing, with a strong ability to manage time effectively and produce high-quality work under pressure. Maintains collaborative relationships with judges and court staff while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

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Juris Doctor DegreeBar PassageLegal Research and Writing ExperienceTime Management SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal AnalysisWriting SkillsEditing SkillsCase ManagementDocket PreparationLogistical SupportSynthesis of InformationEmergency Legal AdviceKnowledge of Federal Law

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAbility to Work Under PressureAdaptabilityCommitment to Personal GrowthAcceptance of Feedback

Industry Keywords

Judicial Code of ConductFederal Court ExperienceJudicial Law Clerk ExperienceMultidistrict LitigationClass ActionImmigration LawBankruptcy LawCriminal LawCivil LawAgency Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide procedural and substantive legal advice regarding cases
Assist judges in decision-making by providing timely, well-reasoned recommendations
Produce docket-ready work product
Provide case management and logistical support
Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging and complex legal issues in federal civil, criminal, agency, bankruptcy, class action, multidistrict litigation, and immigration cases
Ensure the Unit’s work reaches judges on time, including emergency matters that may require work outside normal business hours
Assess cases and provide advice under time pressure
Answer questions under time pressure
Stay current with developments in circuit and district court law and evolving legislation
Work closely with judges, chambers staff, and case managers
Maintain a commitment to personal growth and team success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Bar passage
Superior legal research, analytical, writing, and editing skills
Substantial legal research and writing experience
Ability to organize and synthesize information
Ability to manage time effectively, adjust priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability and desire to interact with chambers and court staff daily
Comfort with accepting edits from supervisors and judges
Preferred: at least two to three years of federal court legal staff experience and/or judicial law clerk experience
Alternatively, progressively responsible experience in the practice of law involving substantial legal research and writing
Significant experience in relevant areas of law
Provisionally hired pending background check and fingerprinting
Must adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Mass transit subsidies
On-site fitness center
Federal retirement pension plan (FERS-FRAE)
Employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)
Retirees may carry insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees
13 vacation days, 13 sick leave days, and 11 holidays
Vacation days increase to 20 days after three years and to 26 days after fifteen years
Hybrid telework schedule may be available; two days of telework per week is typical after an initial probationary period
Virtual interviews may be available