Pro Se Prisoner Litigation Law Clerk

United States Courts; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama is accepting applications for the position of pro se law clerk. This role involves working directly with judges to manage prisoner and pro se complaints, drafting orders, and advising on complex habeas and civil rights matters.

Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Ideal candidates will have a JD from an accredited school, strong research and writing skills, and familiarity with federal habeas and PLRA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school with exemplary academic record.
• Experience in prisoner litigation or federal clerkship preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills; ability to draft clear orders.

Responsibilities

• Draft daily and dispositive orders for pro se cases.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on pro se prisoner complaints.
• Screen complaints for procedural or legal issues and advise.
• Communicate with courts, agencies, counsel, and litigants.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Clerkship experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama is accepting applications for the position of pro se law clerk. This role involves working directly with judges to manage prisoner and pro se complaints, drafting orders, and advising on complex habeas and civil rights matters.

Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Ideal candidates will have a JD from an accredited school, strong research and writing skills, and familiarity with federal habeas and PLRA.