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Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021
Job openings: ​First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reopens federal public defender search; Clerk magistrate vacancy open for applications; ​Three positions at Rath, Young and Pignatelli

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First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reopens federal public defender search

To ensure that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reaches a larger pool of qualified applicants, the court will accept additional applications through Jan. 24, 2022, for the position of federal public defender for the Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Simultaneously, the Merit Screening Committee will evaluate the applications for this position that have been received to date. An application form may be obtained from the court's website at https://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/employment.

Email completed applications to ca01_chjobs@ca1.uscourts.gov. Direct any questions to:

Susan J. Goldberg, Circuit Executive
Office of the Circuit Executive
John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way, Suite 3700 Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 617-748-9614
Email: ca01_chjobs@ca1.uscourts.gov

For a more detailed job description, visit https://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/employment. The Federal Public Defender Office (FPDO) values diversity and a commitment to equality and believes that better representation occurs when members of the defense team have diverse backgrounds and experiences. The FPDO's mission and diversity statements can be found at https://bostondefender.org/.

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Clerk magistrate vacancy open for applications

The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) is currently accepting applications for the following District Court clerk magistrate vacancy:

Malden
Hon. Mary Beth Brady
(Oct. 18, 2021)

The application deadline is Jan. 13, 2022 at noon. Click here for application instructions and here to sign up for JNC notifications.

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Three positions at Rath, Young and Pignatelli

Rath, Young and Pignatelli PC, a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, with offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; Boston, Massachusetts; and Montpelier, Vermont, is accepting applications for the following positions:

Litigation attorney

The candidate should have three to five years of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions and pleadings before state and federal courts, taking depositions and other discovery, and preparing cases for trial. The candidate may also have the opportunity to be involved in the firm’s other practice areas, including health care, financial institutions, labor and employment, and taxation. Send a resume and letter of interest to Sue O’Donnell, director of operations, at slo@rathlaw.com.

Senior tax associate

The senior tax associate should have three to five years of federal and state tax experience and will support the firm's long-standing federal and state tax practices. Visit the firm's website for a detailed description of the position. Send a resume, letter of interest and writing sample to Sue O’Donnell, director of operations, at slo@rathlaw.com.

Corporate transactional attorney

The candidate should have three to five years of experience as a corporate lawyer involved in real estate transactions, entity formations and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, bank lending, contract drafting and negotiation, and other skills normally expected of a corporate/transactional associate. Visit the firm's website for a detailed description of the position. Send a resume, letter of interest and writing sample to Sue O’Donnell, director of operations, at slo@rathlaw.com.