Pro Se Law Clerk

Overview Pro se law clerks are a significant resource for the federal court. Pro se law clerks are appointed and supervised by the chief district judge and serve at his or her pleasure. The chief judge may assign pro se law clerks to work under the immediate direction of another supervising district or magistrate judge designated by the chief judge. Pro se law clerks provide substantive legal analysis, advice, and assistance on cases pending before the district court and on other court-related legal issues. The specific duties to be performed are at the discretion of the designated supervising judges, subject to parameters established by the chief judge and other judges. Duties may include, but are not limited to, initial review, screening and analysis of prisoner and other pro se cases, and drafting of appropriate legal documents; legal research and drafting of proposed Orders or Reports and Recommendations; preparing legal memoranda for supervising judges’ review and consideration; and such other duties as may be assigned by the designated supervising judge or the chief judge. Pro se law clerk positions are subject to the availability of continued funding, which is determined every two years. Responsibilities Initial review, screening, and analysis of pro se cases and related matters. Drafting of appropriate legal documents; drafting proposed Orders or Reports and Recommendations. Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda for supervising judges’ review. Performing other duties as may be assigned by the supervising judge or the chief judge. Qualifications Juris Doctor from a law school of recognized standing and membership in a State Bar. Superior analytical, research, and writing skills; proficiency in computer-assisted research, Windows, WordPerfect, and Word. Desirable: detail oriented, reliable, ability to work independently, excellent oral and written communications skills, and an understanding of court processes and procedures. Employee Benefits The opportunity to serve in a rewarding public service position. Paid federal holidays. Extensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance plans. Traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (after-tax) retirement savings and investment plans through the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching contributions. Pre-tax medical and childcare reimbursement accounts. Employees of the U.S. District Court are not classified under Civil Service. Conditions of Employment Employees must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirements as outlined in Title 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B). Judiciary employees serve under excepted service appointments and are considered "at-will" and can be terminated with or without cause or notice by the court. The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants to review upon request. This position is also subject to mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. The final candidate is subject to FBI fingerprinting and a background check. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Application Info Qualified persons interested in being considered are invited to submit one PDF document containing a cover letter detailing related experience and accomplishments, a resume, Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO-78), a writing sample, and list of at least three professional references, including names and current contact information. All application materials must be received by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026 and are to be sent via email to View email address on click.appcast.io and include “Pro Se Law Clerk – #26-07” in the subject line. Hard copies and faxed copies of applications will not be accepted. If your application packet does not provide all information requested, you may not be considered for this position. All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Courts