USAJOBS · 6 hours ago
Pro Se Law Clerk
Macon, Georgia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $164K/yrThe U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, permanent Pro Se Law Clerk. The successful candidates must exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing substantive review/screening of all prisoner petitions and motions
Drafting legal memoranda, recommendations, decisions and orders
Analyzing statutes and legal issues in federal habeas corpus and civil rights matters
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school are required
The candidate must be highly motivated, demonstrate a high degree of initiative, possess excellent interpersonal, communicative and organizational skills, and be able to function independently as well as in a team environment
Excellent research and writing skills, the ability to work independently, and superior analytical ability are required
Applicants must be computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Word, and proficient in computer assisted research
Legal work experience is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law school
Applicants must be United States Citizens or eligible to work in the United States
All new selectees are subject to a background check or investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination
Preferred
Prior federal law clerk and/or prisoner litigation experience is preferred
Benefits
11 paid holidays per year
Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years of employment; 20 days after three years; and 26 days after fifteen years of federal service
Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
Health, Life, Dental and Vision benefits
Mandatory participation in the Federal Employees Retirement Program and Social Security Retirement Program
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participation with up to 5% employer matching contributions
Optional Flexible Benefits Programs
Optional participation in the Judiciary's Long Term Care Insurance Program
Company
USAJOBS
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