Posted: April 24, 2017

Lawyer Representatives Sought for U.S. District Court

The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada is accepting applications for lawyer representatives. Lawyer representatives provide vital input to the court on a myriad of issues affecting the operations of the federal courts including, but not limited to: rule changes, development of new programs, planning of conferences and the expenditure of funds from the non-appropriated account.

To be considered for one of these positions, applicants must be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court of Nevada and actively involved in federal practice; interested in the purpose and framework of the Circuit Conference, and willing and able to actively contribute to the creation of the District Conference; and willing to assist in implementing conference and district court programs with local bar associations. Lawyer representatives are also expected to attend the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.

If you are interested in serving as a lawyer representative, please submit a letter of interest detailing your federal experience and the reasons you would like to be considered. Information regarding where to send your letter is available online. The deadline for expressing interest is Wednesday, May 17.