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The . District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee is seeking a temporary full-time pro se staff attorney to provide legal support to each of the district judges in pro se prisoner civil rights and habeas corpus cases. This position, funded through July 31, 2025, is telework eligible and immediately available. The successful candidate will have a starting salary commensurate with qualifications and work experience, ranging from $73,939 to $161,889. The position is located in Nashville, TN and is open until filled, with preference given to resumes received by February 10, 2025.

H1: Pro Se Staff Attorney - Temporary Position in Tennessee Middle District Court

H2: Seeking Applications for Legal Support Role in Pro Se Prisoner Cases

Overview:
- Full-time temporary position with telework eligibility
- Funded through July 31, 2025
- Provides legal support to district judges in pro se prisoner cases
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Open until filled, preference given to resumes received by February 10, 2025

Salary:
- Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and work experience
- Ranges from $73,939 to $161,889

Responsibilities:
- Performs initial review of documents to determine proper course of action
- Conducts legal research and analysis
- Presents cases and motions to judges
- Interacts with chambers staff, court staff, and pro se litigants
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- Must be a law school graduate from an approved law school
- Demonstrated accomplishments or proficiencies, such as standing in upper third of class, experience on editorial board of law review, LLM degree, or equivalent proficiency
- For JSP Grade 12/1, one year of legal work experience is required; for JSP Grade 13/1, two years of experience is required; for JSP Grade 14/1, three years of experience is required
- Bar membership is also required

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior work experience in a court
- Knowledge of federal practice and procedure

Benefits:
- Eligible for health benefits and dental/vision insurance
- Conditions of employment include adherence to Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, confidentiality requirements, and use of Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll deposit
- Appointment is provisional and contingent upon successful completion of an FBI background check

Application Process:
- Submit a complete packet in one PDF document, including letter of interest, detailed resume, salary history, law school transcript, two writing samples, and three professional references
- Email to with subject line "Pro Se Staff Attorney-Temporary"
- Best qualified applicants will be personally interviewed
- Incomplete applications will not be considered

Organization: . District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Position: Pro Se Staff Attorney (Temporary)
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $73,939 - $161,889
Announcement Number: 2025-2
Application Deadline: Open until filled, preference given to resumes received by February 10, 2025

Duties:
- Review case records and filings
- Conduct legal research
- Draft proposed orders and memoranda
- Make recommendations based on law and facts of case
- Interact with chambers staff, court staff, and pro se litigants
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- Law school graduate from approved school
- Demonstrated accomplishments/proficiencies
- For JSP Grade 12/1, one year of legal work experience required; for JSP Grade 13/1, two years required; for JSP Grade 14/1, three years required
- Bar membership required

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior court work experience
- Knowledge of federal practice and procedure

Benefits:
- Eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance
- Must adhere to Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and maintain confidentiality
- Appointment is provisional and contingent upon successful background check

Application Process:
- Submit complete packet in one PDF document
- Email to with subject line "Pro Se Staff Attorney-Temporary"
- Best qualified applicants will be personally interviewed
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.