Pro Se Law Clerk — Habeas & Civil Rights
United States Courts
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Job summary
United States Courts in Johnstown, PA seeks a Pro Se Law Clerk who will provide legal advice and assistance to the Court on prisoner habeas corpus and civil rights cases, including IFP matters. Appointment is permanent and year-to-year funding dependent on caseload.
The role requires careful legal analysis, collaboration with judges, and support for efficient case management within the federal judiciary.
Responsibilities
- Pro Se Law Clerk will provide legal advice and assistance to the Court on prisoner habeas corpus and civil rights cases, including cases where litigants apply for in forma pauperis (IFP).
- Position involves research, drafting, and coordination with judges and court staff, supporting orderly case management and timely filings.
Job description
United States Courts in Johnstown, PA seeks a Pro Se Law Clerk who will provide legal advice and assistance to the Court on prisoner habeas corpus and civil rights cases, including IFP matters. Appointment is permanent and year-to-year funding dependent on caseload.
The role requires careful legal analysis, collaboration with judges, and support for efficient case management within the federal judiciary.
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