Before applying, please review the below Position Vacancy Notices for instructions on how to apply, the description of the required application documents that must be submitted at the time of applying, and be sure to select the correct vacancy.
Court Law Clerk (temporary)
Full-Time - JSP 11 $72,553 Annually (Erie)
Location: Erie, PA
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking applications for a full-time, temporary Court Law Clerk responsible for supporting the work of Erie Division of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The incumbent will assist the Court by conducting extensive review, research and writing. The Chief Judge is the appointing authority. The selected Court Law Clerk will be working primarily with one (1) active District Judge in the Erie Division but may also be called upon to perform work as needed for the Chief Magistrate Judge in the same Division. The caseload in the Erie Division is heavy and the types of cases presented are varied, often involving novel and complex issues of the law. The position involves daily communication with the responsible Judge and other Court staff concerning legal and Court-related issues. This position is anticipated to cover a term of one-year and one day.
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Pro Se Law Clerk
Part-Time (20 hours per week) - JSP 11-14 (depending on qualifications)
Location: Erie, Pittsburgh or Johnstown, PA
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Pro Se Law Clerks provide legal advice and assistance to the Court in connection with prisoner petitions and complaints. The Pro Se Law Clerk works primarily on prisoner habeas corpus and civil rights actions, and cases in which a plaintiff applies for in forma pauperis (IFP) status. This appointment and continued employment are determined on a year to year basis and is subject to funding based upon the court’s caseload.
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