U.S. Courts

Pro Se Staff Attorney

Judicial Branch

Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Pay
$98,630 per year – $152,471 per year
Application deadline
Dec 6, 2026
Job level
JS-12 to JS-13
Schedule
1
Work style
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About this job

The Pro Se Staff Attorney provides legal advice and assistance to the Court in connection with non-habeas corpus civil cases involving pro se litigants, the majority of which allege civil rights violations. The Pro Se Staff Attorney monitors the filings in such cases and drafts appropriate opinions and orders. This is a two-year position and has a term end date of Sept. 30, 2028. Subject to budgetary approval and satisfactory performance, this position may be extended beyond Sept. 30, 2028.

Benefits

The United States District Court for the District of Delaware offers a generous benefit's package which includes the following: Paid annual and sick leave Eleven paid federal holidays Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Flexible Benefits Program Employee Assistance Programs Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)- up to 5% match Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Public Service Employees On-site fitness facility Transit Subsidy Program (contingent upon availability of funds)

How to apply

Submit the completed application package electronically in PDF format to humanresources@ded.uscourts.gov. The required items must be consolidated into one document in the order listed above. Please list the vacancy announcement and position title in the subject line (26-11 Pro Se Staff Attorney).

Source and verification

Announcement 26-11 is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.

Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: DE.

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