It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesians and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available. 

POSITION AND SALARY:
Staff Attorney I to IV                          (2 Positions in Pohnpei)
PL-34/1+100%PP                          to              PL-42/1 +100%PP
$779.30 + $779.30=$1558.60 B/W             $1,177.58 + $1,177.58PP=$2,355.16B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
FSM Supreme Court
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist and advises the Chief Justice and Associate Justice in determining applicable laws in each case before the court; makes research and complex legal issues; reviews al civil and criminal cases pending proceedings; assists the judges with the issue of laws in advance of hearing; trial or appeal through research; takes notes during court proceedings and research point of law in preparation of court’s final judgement; assist in reporting the court’s decision through the court digest updates; work closely with the publication manager to finalize the head notes before inserted into the interim reports; assist in training of judges, court staff and other as needed; performs other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Level I- Admission to the FSM Bar plus eight (8) years of experience or attainment of an earn degree (BA) in law from an accredited school plus admission either to the FSM Bar or practice law in any jurisdiction.
Level II- Attainment of an earned degree in law (BA) plus 4 years of experience plus admission either to the FSM Bar or practice law in any jurisdiction or attainment of an earned degree in Law (MA) plus admission to the FSM Bar or practice law in any jurisdiction.
Level III- Attainment of an earned degree in Law (MA) plus 4 years of experience plus admission either to the FSM Bar or practice law in any jurisdiction or graduated from an accredited school of law (JD) plus admission either to the FSM Bar or practice in any jurisdiction.
Level IV – Graduated from accredited school of law (JD) plus 4 years of experience plus admission either to the FSM Bar or practice law in any jurisdiction.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office
or send your application to email address personnel@personnel.gov.fm