The Clerk's Office for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Case Manager. Further details can be found here.
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News and Notices
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Mon, 03/16/2026
The Staff Attorneys' Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Temporary Staff Attorney. Further details can be found here...
Mon, 03/16/2026
The Clerk's Office for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Temporary Summer Intern. Further details can be found here....
Wed, 01/07/2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel attorney hourly rates, case compensation maximum for certain appeals, and mileage rate for privately-owned vehicles have increased, as provided in the attached...
Mon, 12/01/2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit previously provided notice of proposed amendments to Local Rule 39.0. No comments were received. The court hereby provides notice that it has adopted the amendments to...
Tue, 11/04/2025
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge, serving in Providence, Rhode Island, commencing upon the retirement of Magistrate Judge Patricia A....
Thu, 10/16/2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit provides notice that it proposes the attached amendments to Local Rule 39.0.
Thu, 08/14/2025
Chief Judge David J. Barron, of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, announced that United States Bankruptcy Judge Michael A. Fagone, of the District of Maine, will assume the duties of Chief Judge of the United States...
Fri, 08/01/2025
Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced today that Nell Brown has been selected as the next Criminal Justice Act Case Budgeting Attorney, effective September 15, 2025. Additional...
Mon, 06/16/2025
The Circuit Executive's Office is seeking programs to host the 2027 First Circuit Conference with consideration from Rhode Island venues. Please access the request for proposal with required event specifications...