Pro Se Law Clerk

The 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. Pro Se Law Clerk positions are subject to available funding, dependent upon annual court filings.

The United States District Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the United States Government. Court employees are entitled to the same benefits as other federal employees. These benefits include: 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.

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.

Prior federal law clerk and/or prisoner litigation experience is preferred. 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.