Job Details for Death Penalty Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Pennsylvania Middle District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time (40 hours/week) Death Penalty Law Clerk. This position is authorized until Sept. 30, 2027, and may be extended further, contingent on pending death penalty cases and budgetary funding. Recertification may be required each year thereafter to continue the position. The selected candidate must be available to begin employment no later than June 9, 2025. The Death Penalty Law Clerk works directly with Judges on managing death penalty, pro se prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases, as well as assists with the Court’s case related workload; independently performs initial procedural and substantive review of case records and filings; conducts legal research and analysis; drafts proposed opinions, memoranda, and orders; and provides information to Chambers and Court staff. Position is eligible for telework. |
| Location | Scranton, Harrisburg, Williamsport, PA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/19/2025 - 04/14/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11-1 to JSP 14-10 |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://www.pamd.uscourts.gov |
| Announcement Number | VA 25-02 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.