Pro Se Staff Attorney

United States Courts; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. District Court, District of Arizona invites applications for a Pro Se Staff Attorney. The attorney will perform substantive legal research, analysis, and writing to support prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases.

The role involves preparing memoranda and proposed orders for district judges and presenting well-reasoned conclusions in clear, persuasive form. Preference given to applications received by Friday, October 9, 2026, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical research and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze statutes and case law.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive legal research, analysis, and writing support.
• Prepare memoranda and proposed orders for each of the district judges.
• Assist in prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Job description

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court, District of Arizona is seeking a highly qualified Attorney to join the Pro Se staff. The Pro Se Staff Attorney will work under the direction of the Supervisory Staff Attorney and will provide substantive legal research, analysis, and writing support in prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases.The Pro Se Staff Attorney will be responsible for preparing memoranda and proposed orders for each of the district judges to whom the cases have been assigned. The position requires the ability to analyze complex legal issues, apply applicable statutes and case law, and present well-reasoned legal conclusions in clear, concise, and persuasive written work.This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys challenging legal research and writing and is interested in supporting the federal judiciary in the fair and efficient administration of justice.Position is open until filled with preference given to applications received by Friday, October 9, 2026.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.