Job Details for Pro Se Law Clerk (Half-Time)
| Court Name/Organization: | California Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a half-time Pro Se Law Clerk to assist the court with the processing of civil rights complaints and habeas corpus petitions filed by prisoners not represented by counsel. The Pro Se Law Clerk screens the complaints and petitions, conducts legal research, and prepares proposed orders and opinions in these cases for the court, and performs other legal and administrative duties as assigned. The position is based in San Francisco, CA but telework arrangements may be considered. |
| Location: | San Francisco, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 12/09/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JSP-12/01 to JSP-14/10 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities/clerksoffice-career-opportunities/ |
| Announcement Number: | PSLC_HT |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Qualification
The court seeks candidates with a law degree and bar admission and superior legal research and writing skills. Civil rights and/or habeas or criminal law experience is strongly preferred.
How To Apply
Please submit a completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO 78 form), along with a cover letter, resume, references, law school transcript and recent writing sample to:
United States District Court-NDCA
Attn: Human Resources (Half-Time PSLC)
via email: [email protected]
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, the court will only communicate with those candidates selected for interview.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.