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...
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Wed, 10/30/2024
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...
Mon, 07/22/2024
Please see the attached Administrative Order
Thu, 06/27/2024
Power Act – Virtual Program
The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act was signed into law in September 2018 to help combat domestic abuse and sexual violence. The POWER Act mandates that each year, the Chief...
Thu, 05/30/2024
Chief Judge Michael A. Chagares of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit announces the application process for a bankruptcy judgeship in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, seated in Philadelphia.
For more information...
Tue, 05/21/2024
The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher B. Brown as a United States Magistrate Judge, resident in its Pittsburgh Division. Mr. Brown will enter on duty on...
Wed, 05/15/2024
The Space and Facilities Specialist has responsibility for the management and oversight of space and facilities projects initiated by the court or the General Services Administration (GSA). The incumbent advises unit executives and judges...
Fri, 03/08/2024
Our IT Systems Specialist delivers tailored technical support to judges, chambers support staff, and clerk’s office personnel, offering expertise in IT systems, hardware, and software assistance.
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Tue, 02/06/2024
The Western District of Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh Division will begin transitioning to electronic Attorney Civil Case openings on Monday, March 18, 2024.
During the past two years, through our Pilot Program in Erie and Johnstown, attorneys...
Mon, 02/05/2024
Please see the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Vacancy Announcements for more information.