Pro Se Law Clerk

United States Courts; Erie (Erie County); À distance; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United States Courts seeks Pro Se Law Clerks to provide legal guidance and assist the Court with prisoner petitions, IFP actions, immigration habeas corpus petitions, and related matters. The position may cover cases involving prisoners or civil rights actions and requires flexibility as the appointment is year-to-year and funded by caseload.

Location options include Erie, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Remote, PA, with an appointment type described as Permanent.

Qualifications

• Pro Se Law Clerks provide legal advice and assistance to the Court on prisoner petitions and IFP cases.
• They work on immigration habeas corpus petitions and motions to vacate federal death sentences.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice and assistance to the Court on prisoner petitions, IFP cases, immigration habeas corpus petitions and related motions.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Court.

Description du poste

Overview of the Position Pro Se Law Clerks provide legal advice and assistance to the Court in connection with prisoner petitions and complaints, immigration habeas corpus petitions, and state death penalty habeas corpus petitions. The Pro Se Law Clerk works on prisoner habeas corpus and civil rights actions, cases in which a plaintiff applies for in forma pauperis (IFP) status, immigration habeas corpus petitions and motions to vacate federal death sentences. Pro Se Law Clerks may perform other duties assigned by the Court. This appointment and continued employment are determined on a year-to-year basis and is subject to funding based upon the court’s caseload. Number of Positions: Three (3)

Location Erie, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Remote, PA

Opening and Closing Dates 10/20/2026 - 01/18/2027

Appointment Type Permanent

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.