Pro Se Law Clerk Civil Rights & Habeas Corpus
new york state bar associationBuffalo (NY)
Pro Se Law Clerk Civil Rights & Habeas Corpus
Posted 7 days ago
new york state bar associationBuffalo (NY)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking two full-time Pro Se Law Clerks to provide legal support in prisoner civil rights, habeas corpus cases, and other civil matters. Duty stations include Buffalo or Rochester, NY, with possible full-time telework from anywhere in the United States.
Applicants must have a law degree and be admitted to the bar; strong research and writing skills; ability to manage an active caseload independently; and experience in
Before you apply
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Your profile is current
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Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
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Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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