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...
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Thu, 03/19/2026
Pro Se Law Clerks will provide legal research and writing assistance to the Court in connection with immigration habeas corpus petitions. Pro Se Law Clerks may perform other duties assigned by the Court. This appointment and continued employment...
Fri, 03/13/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh. The vacancy will occur as of...
Fri, 03/13/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Johnstown. The vacancy is expected to be...
Fri, 02/06/2026
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Mon, 01/26/2026
Philadelphia – The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an essay contest for elementary students focused on civics, citizenship, and the concept of whether...
Thu, 01/22/2026
The current term of the office of the United States Magistrate Judge Richard A. Lanzillo at Erie, Pennsylvania, is due to expire September 23, 2026. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider...
Mon, 12/08/2025
On December 7, 2025, United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon assumed the duties of Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Chief Judge Bissoon succeeds Judge Mark R. Hornak, who served as Chief...
Tue, 11/04/2025
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