# Pro Se Law Clerk

Hiring organization: [U.S. Courts](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-courts)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5c94801c-6226-4761-aac3-0aa1dd49070f

Listed on U.S. Courts's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Johnstown, PA
- Salary: 77211 – 169060 USD per year

## Summary

A legal position supporting federal courts by screening and analyzing petitions filed by incarcerated people, including habeas corpus and civil rights cases, and drafting recommendations for judicial review. The role suits someone with strong legal research and writing skills who is comfortable working independently through high volumes of complex prisoner litigation.

_Our summary, not U.S. Courts's wording._

## Skills named

Legal Research, Legal Writing

## Required

- Law school graduate from accredited institution
- Demonstrated legal proficiency or academic standing
- Screening and analysis of prisoner petitions and complaints
- Legal research and writing capability
- Ability to work in high-volume environment

## Nice to have

- Background in prisoner habeas corpus cases
- Background in civil rights actions
- Bar admission (required for higher salary grades)
- Legal work experience after law school graduation

Apply on U.S. Courts's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890151100