U.S. District Judges Lauren King and Kymberly K. Evanson are hiring a full-time pro se law clerk in Seattle. The position is open immediately and runs for one year, through September 30, 2027, with a possible extension depending on funding. Remote or hybrid schedules will be considered.

The clerk will draft dispositive orders on habeas petitions filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by noncitizens in immigration detention. The ideal candidate has experience in state or federal litigation or other legal research and writing, and in constitutional law, immigration law, and habeas proceedings. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school. Preference goes to applicants with clerkship or litigation experience.

Salary: $83,935–$183,782 (JSP Grade 11–14), depending on experience.

To apply: Email a letter of interest, resume, writing sample (10 pages max), three professional references, and a completed AO78 application to Seattle_Personnel@wawd.uscourts.gov. Applicants with fewer than three years of attorney experience should also include a law school transcript. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Full announcement (26-WAW-42): https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/26-WAW-42%2C%20Pro%20Se%20Law%20Clerk%20%28KKE%20%26%20LJK%29.pdf