Pro Se Staff Attorney — Prisoner Rights & Habeas

United-States-District-Court; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona seeks a pro se staff attorney to review, research, and draft documents in prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases. Under supervision, you will prepare memoranda and proposed orders for the district judges to whom cases are assigned.

Candidates should have a law degree and bar membership; the role emphasizes strong legal research, writing skills, and docket management.

Qualifications

• Must be a law school graduate with exceptional academic standing or equivalent.
• Bar membership in good standing is preferred.
• Strong analytical and editorial abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive review, research, and writing in prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases.
• Prepare memoranda and proposed orders for district judges.
• Screen petitions and pleadings to determine issues and relief.
• Research law developments and advise on policy changes.
• Contribute to periodic reports and case status communications.

Skills

Legal research

Writing clarity

Independence

Education

J.D. from ABA/AAALS-approved law school

Bar membership in state/federal court

LL.M. degree (optional)

Job description

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona seeks a pro se staff attorney to review, research, and draft documents in prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases. Under supervision, you will prepare memoranda and proposed orders for the district judges to whom cases are assigned.

Candidates should have a law degree and bar membership; the role emphasizes strong legal research, writing skills, and docket management.