Staff Counsel

This is a full-time position with the Office of Legal Counsel at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Friday, 03/06/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants
. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

The Supreme Court's Staff Counsel assists the Legal Counsel in providing assistance to the Supreme Court Justices on a variety of case-related issues and legal services to the Supreme Court as an institution. Staff Counsel provides the Justices with advice on various motions, petitions arising under the Court's original jurisdiction, petitions for rehearing, and bar admissions and attorney discipline. Staff Counsel provides legal services to the Supreme Court, including on administration and governance, appropriations, budget issues, contracts, employment matters, ethics and compliance, intellectual property issues, legislation, litigation, police and security matters, proposed rule amendments, and special projects.

The position does not entail working with the Justices on the Court's opinions. The successful candidate is expected to commit to work at the Court for at least two years.

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov