Court Name/Organization Third Circuit Court of Appeals Overview of the Position This position is located in the clerk's office of the U.S. Court of Appeals. The legal assistant for case opening performs case management responsibilities related to case initiation using legal terminology, procedures and documents. A legal assistant for case opening aids the court and the clerk's office attorneys by independently reviewing case initiation documents and resolving procedural issues that arise in the case opening process. The incumbent also identifies potential jurisdictional problems for attorney review and assigns cases to case managers. This position is open until filled; however preference will be given to applications received by July 31, 2026. Location Philadelphia, PA Opening and Closing Dates 07/13/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL 26 Salary $59,913 - $97,372 Link to Court Careers Information https://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/vacancy-announcements Announcement Number C-26/3