Job Details for Pro Se Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | California Eastern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The Court is seeking well-qualified applicants for a Pro Se Law Clerk position in our Sacramento courthouse. The position offers an excellent opportunity to start or continue a career in federal service and includes full federal benefits, including retirement coverage. The incumbent will be assigned to support Magistrate Judge Allison Claire and will conduct extensive legal research and writing on prisoner civil rights cases, and prisoner and immigration related writs of habeas corpus. The incumbent also will assist Judge Claire with managing her caseload and preparing for case-related hearings, conferences, and trials. Applicants must be available for a start date of employment on or shortly after July 20, 2026. Work will be performed in our Sacramento courthouse with limited telework subject to Judge Claire’s approval; however, Judge Claire will consider a full-time telework assignment if an applicant possesses substantial and directly related work experience. Applicants seeking full-time telework are asked to state this preference in their cover letter. |
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 04/21/2026 - 05/22/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 14 |
| Salary | $82,780 - $181,254 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/careers/ |
| Announcement Number | 2026-21 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.