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Texas Southern District and Bankruptcy Court

Pro Se Law Clerk/Staff Attorney

Pay: $119,096/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Brownsville, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates

$81,862 / year median in Texas

+8% projected growth

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Pro Se Law Clerk/Staff Attorney Texas Southern District and Bankruptcy Court Brownsville, TX Job Details Temporary $74,678

$163,514 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Legal counsel Full Job Description Job Details for Pro Se Law Clerk/Staff Attorney Court Name/Organization Texas Southern District and Bankruptcy Court Overview of the Position The U.

S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas is accepting applications for a Pro Se Law Clerk/Staff Attorney position. Based on current data, the position is expected to last at least until Dec. 31, 2028, and may be renewed thereafter, depending on the available of funding. The Pro Se Law Clerk/Staff Attorney is appointed by the Chief Judge but performs duties and responsibilities for the Judges in the Brownsville Division as assigned. The Pro Se Law Clerk/Staff Attorney provides legal advice and assistance to the court in connection with prisoner petitions and complaints. This position does not involve representing clients or providing legal advice to pro se litigants. Ethical considerations prohibit the lawyer employed in this position from practicing law in any capacity for compensation outside or in addition to work for the court. This position is located in the Brownsville division. Please provide a writing sample and a resume. Location Brownsville, TX Opening and Closing Dates 07/10/2026

Open Until Filled Appointment Type Temporary Classification Level/Grade JSP 11
JSP 14 Salary $74,678
$163,514 Announcement Number 26-61 The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.