Pro Se Law Clerk

Court Name/Organization West Virginia Southern District Court Overview of the Position This U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a Pro Se Law Clerk position. This position involves working directly with judges on managing prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases. Duties include screening prisoner civil rights complaints and habeas corpus petitions. The Pro Se Law Clerk independently conducts legal research, reviews case records/filings and drafts proposed opinions, memorandum decisions, and orders. This position provides objective advice to judges, chambers, and court staff and provides information to litigants and attorneys. In addition, pro se law clerks work closely with judges assisting with various pretrial conferences and trials. While the appointing authority for this position is the Chief U.S. District Judge, this position reports to and works under the direction of the assigned District Judge(s) and the Clerk of Court. Location Charleston, WV Opening and Closing Dates 04/02/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Temporary Classification Level/Grade JSP 11 - JSP 14 Salary $74,678 - $163,514 Link to Court Careers Information https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/employment Announcement Number 26-CO-02 Link to Job Announcement