Location
Richmond
Posted
June 18, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Summary The Pro Se Staff Attorney works closely with the district judges and chambers staff to resolve litigation filed by pro se prisoners and detainees, including Β§ 1983 and post-conviction habeas matters. The position involves performing initial case screening, preparing draft opinions and orders, and overseeing procedural compliance. This position is on-site in our Richmond division. Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities include: taking primary responsibility for and efficiently managing the flow of a portion of the Court's pro se detainee and prisoner dockets; providing substantive legal analysis of pleadings and making recommendations directly to the district judges regarding the dispositions of motions; drafting appropriate orders and opinions for review by district judges; providing information to district judges and Court staff on legal issues unique to prisoner litigation; evaluating existing procedures and developing and implementing improved processes for the adjudic...