Federal Pro Se Attorney for Incarcerated Litigants

College of Arts & Sciences; North Haven (CT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Quinnipiac University School of Law invites applications for the Pro Se Prisoner Attorney for the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program. The attorney will assist incarcerated litigants in navigating federal court procedures, preparing pleadings, and understanding orders.

The role emphasizes guidance, resource development, and collaboration with court personnel and community partners, with supervision of law students and externs. Salary range applies per university policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal civil procedure and federal court practice.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences, including students and staff.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for professional materials.
• Ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to respectful, solutions-oriented service to the law school community.
• Ability to think creatively and manage multiple tasks independently and with others.

Responsabilités

• Providing legal information, guidance, and assistance to incarcerated self-represented litigants with civil cases pending before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
• Explaining legal concepts and procedural requirements to litigants, including jurisdiction, venue, exhaustion of administrative remedies, and applicable court rules
• Assisting litigants with the preparation and amendment of pleadings, particularly following Initial Review Orders
• Responding to litigant inquiries regarding substantive and procedural aspects of federal civil litigation, with a focus on initial case stages
• Reviewing and explaining court orders, motions, pleadings, discovery obligations, and applicable federal and local rules
• Developing forms, instructional materials, and other resources for incarcerated self-represented litigants
• Conducting in-person, telephonic, and virtual meetings with litigants and stakeholders
• Maintaining case records and preparing written reports and summaries
• Supervising law student interns and externs
• Coordinating with court personnel, law school staff, legal services, and community partners
• Identifying referrals to courts, agencies, and community resources
• Assisting with program assessment and data collection for the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Federal civil procedure

Legal writing

Communication

Legal research

Program coordination

Formation

Juris Doctor

Connecticut Bar qualification

Federal clerkship experience (preferred)

Description du poste

Quinnipiac University School of Law invites applications for the Pro Se Prisoner Attorney for the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program. The attorney will assist incarcerated litigants in navigating federal court procedures, preparing pleadings, and understanding orders.

The role emphasizes guidance, resource development, and collaboration with court personnel and community partners, with supervision of law students and externs. Salary range applies per university policy.