Pro Se Law Clerk Texas Eastern District Court Plano, TX Job Details $74,678

• $177,762 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling Customer service Word processing Spreadsheets Writing skills Bar Full Job Description Job Details for Pro Se Law Clerk Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern District Court Overview of the Position The U.

S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service organization focused on providing exceptional customer service to the court, members of the legal community, and the general public. Currently, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as Pro Se Law Clerk. There are seven offices within the

Eastern District of Texas:

Beaumont, Lufkin, Marshall, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana and Tyler. Location Plano, Sherman, Tyler, Beaumont, Marshall, Texarkana, Lufkin, Remote, TX Opening and Closing Dates 08/11/2026

• Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 11
• JSP 14 Salary $74,678
• $177,762 Announcement Number 2026-18 Position Description This position involves working directly with judges on managing prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases.

Duties include screening prisoner civil rights complaints and habeas corpus petitions. The pro se law clerk independently conducts legal research, reviews case records/filings and drafts proposed opinions, memorandum decisions and orders. This position provides objective advice to judges, chambers and court staff and provides information to litigants and attorneys. In addition, pro se law clerks work closely with judges assisting with various pretrial conferences and trials. Qualifications At the time of appointment, the candidate must be a law school graduate with strong academic credentials, be a licensed attorney (out-of-state license acceptable) and be proficient in computer assisted research, word processing and spreadsheet applications, requisite court programs and automated case management systems. To qualify for this position, the candidate must also possess superior research and writing skills, exhibit strong analytical ability and demonstrate excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. The candidate must also be able to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information and exercise discretion at all times. Demonstrated skill in providing excellent customer service is necessary, and a successful candidate will exhibit the qualities of judgment, temperament, integrity, trustworthiness and strong character required of an officer of the judiciary. Prior civil litigation experience is desirable. Employee Benefits The U.S. District Court falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Judiciary employees serve under "Excepted Appointment" and are considered "at-will" employees. As such, employment may be terminated by either the employer or the employee with or without cause. Federal Civil Service classifications/regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other federal employees. These benefits include paid holidays and annual/sick leave accrual, and participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System which contributes to the Social Security Retirement Program; the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program; the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program; and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions). See the U.S. Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits. Application Info Any qualified applicant should send a cover letter (including a narrative statement of the applicant's background), a Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78) application with Optional Background Information (provided in response to questions 19, 20, and 21), and a resume. The cover letter should be addressed to: Diana Velez, human resources manager William M. Steger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse 211 West Ferguson Street, Room 106 Tyler, Texas 75702 An application form can be obtained on our webpage . All documents should be submitted as a single pdf with the reference number (2026-18 Pro Se Law Clerk) in the subject line via e-mail to: . Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for personal interviews. Skill and knowledge testing may be administered to candidates who progress beyond the initial interview process. Expenses associated with interviews or relocation will not be reimbursed. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.