Pro Se Law Clerk

U.S. CourtsErie, Pennsylvania · Johnstown, Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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  • Is it real? Listed on USAJOBS, the U.S. government's job site; JoRoute confirmed it 8 hours ago. · checked by JoRoute
  • What it asks: The posting lists no clear requirements; read it in full below. · employer's own words
  • Check before applying: Pay $74,678 to $169,060 a year. Erie, Pennsylvania · Johnstown, Pennsylvania. · employer's own words
  • Next: One-page brief: what to ask before you apply · Should I apply?

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Job type
Not stated by the source
Department
Judicial Branch
Salary
USD 74,678–169,060 per year (as published by the source)
Posted
2026-10-19
Applications close
2027-01-19 · Closes in 73 days

Description

Pro Se Law Clerks provide legal advice and assistance to the Court in connection with prisoner petitions and complaints, immigration habeas corpus petitions, and state death penalty habeas corpus petitions. The Pro Se Law Clerk works on prisoner habeas corpus and civil rights actions, cases in which a plaintiff applies for in forma pauperis (IFP) status, immigration habeas corpus petitions and motions to vacate federal death sentences.