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Pro Se Staff Attorney

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
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Summary

The Pro Se Staff Attorney provides legal advice and assistance to the District Judges in connection with non-habeas corpus civil cases involving pro se litigants, the majority of which allege civil rights violations. The Pro Se Staff Attorney monitors the filings in such cases and drafts appropriate opinions and orders.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
05/09/2024 to 06/24/2024
Salary
$113,792 to - $174,811 per year

This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) pay scale. JSP-13 ($113,792 to $147,934); JSP-14 ($134,468 to $174,811).

Pay scale & grade
JS 13 - 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Wilmington, DE
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14 - Promotion potential to JSP-14.
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
24-13
Control number
790772600

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement will be open until filled.

Duties

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  • Performs substantive screening of all non-habeas corpus civil cases filed by unrepresented inmates and detainees and initial screening of non-prisoner pro se litigation. Drafts appropriate orders for the Court's signature.
  • Monitors all civil cases (not including section 2254 and 2255 habeas corpus motions) involving pro se litigants to make sure the cases are properly progressing. Advises the Court when action needs to be taken and prepares orders and opinions responsive to the needs of the case.
  • Performs research, as required, to assist the Court in preparing opinions.
  • Compiles statistics and prepares periodic reports, as required, that reflect the status and flow of cases. Identifies problem areas, makes recommendations, and offers solutions, as required by the Court, Administrative Office, and other officials.
  • Keeps abreast of changes in the law to aid the Court in adjusting to new legislation in the pro se area.
  • Provides assistance to Clerk of Court staff when necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The Pro Se Staff Attorney is a sensitive position. The selected candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment, and may be subject to periodic updates.

Qualifications

To qualify for a JSP-13, applicant must have two years of legal work experience and bar membership. To qualify for JSP-14, applicant must have three years of legal work experience and bar membership.

Education

To qualify for the position of Pro Se Staff Attorney, an individual must be a law school graduate from a law school of recognized standing, and have demonstrated one or more of the following accomplishments or proficiencies:

  1. Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools;
  2. Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;
  3. Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or
  4. Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which in the opinion of the judge is the equivalent of one of the above.

Additional information

Benefits
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware offers a generous benefit's package which includes the following:

  • Paid annual and sick leave.
  • Eleven paid federal holidays.
  • Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB).
  • Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
  • Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
  • Flexible Benefits Program.
  • Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)- up to 5% match.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Public Service Employees.
  • On-site fitness facility.
  • Transit Subsidy Program (contingent upon availability of funds).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

JSP qualification standards are used to determine salary. Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

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