Law graduate Paralegal

Overview of the Position The Pro Se Law Clerk reviews prisoner complaints and petitions, and prepares dispositive and non-dispositive recommendations and orders under the supervision of the Court.
This position is located in the Clerk’s Office of the U.Generous telework is available. Perform substantive legal review after filing of all prisoner petitions and motions, including state habeas corpus petitions, motions to vacate sentence, and civil rights complaints.
Research case law and draft appropriate orders and opinions for judicial review.
Provide information to all judges and court staff on legal issues unique to pro se cases.
Assist the clerk’s office in resolving procedural and case management issues related to pro se cases.
Applicant must be a graduate from an ABA accredited law school of recognized standing. Preferred qualifications include superior writing skills and experience in prisoner litigation. Incumbent must have the ability to analyze complex legal issues and understand a wide range of legal concepts, principles, and practices as they relate to pro se litigation; write and perform legal research accurately and expeditiously; and manage work with limited supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook required.
The list below shows the number of years of legal work experience required to qualify for appointment as a law clerk at the applicable JSP grade levels. For appointment at the JSP 14 level, at least two of the three required years of legal work experience must have been served in the federal judiciary as a chambers law clerk, staff attorney, pro se law clerk, bankruptcy appellate panel law clerk, or death penalty law clerk.

JSP Grade 11: Zero years of legal work experience. Legal experience is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school. Major or substantial legal activities while on military duty may be credited on a month-for-month basis whether before or after graduation, but not to exceed one year if before graduation from law school.
Superior customer service skills and excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with customers at all levels
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13 days paid vacation per year for the first three years of full-time employment. A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year

• Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site Federal Fitness Center if stationed in Louisville
• Optional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Programs
• Optional Flexible Spending, Health Savings, and other Pre-tax Accounts for HealthCare, Child Care, Vision and Dental, and Commuter and Parking Expenses

This position is regular and full-time.
District Court are not covered by the Office of PersonnelManagement’s civil service classification system or regulations, and are considered “atwill” employees.
S. citizen oraperson who owes allegiance to the United Statesor is in the U.S. under certain legal status and actively seeking citizenship. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
We will not pay relocation or interview travel expenses.
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