Pro Se Law Clerk

United States Courts; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Courts is seeking Pro Se Law Clerks to provide legal advice and assistance to the Court on prisoner petitions, immigration habeas corpus petitions, and related civil rights actions.

Openings are permanent with postings for Erie, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, or Remote, PA, and the appointment is year-to-year based on funding and caseload. Three positions are available.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance to the Court on prisoner petitions and habeas corpus petitions.
• Work on cases involving in forma pauperis (IFP) status and related civil rights actions.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Court.

Job description

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.