Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

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Boston, MA

Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Law Student

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The Trial Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: Juvenile Court Department

Job Title: Law Clerk

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,

Location: Eastern Massachusetts

H1: Law Clerk – Juvenile Court Clerkship in Eastern Massachusetts

H2: Position Summary and Duties of a Law Clerk in the Juvenile Court Department

Bullet points:

• The Juvenile Court Department in Eastern Massachusetts is seeking multiple law clerks to start on September 2, 2025.
• The starting pay for this position is $75,.
• Law clerks are assigned to rotations in different divisions of the Juvenile Court, providing a broad understanding of the court's work.
• New law clerks are required to report to their assigned courthouses for the first three months, with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule after that.
• Applicants must submit a converted PDF resume with their application and may be asked for additional materials and a legal writing assessment during the hiring process.
• The law clerk position involves performing legal research and writing assignments to assist judges, under the supervision of court administrators.
• A reliable car and willingness to travel to courthouses throughout Massachusetts are requirements of the position.
• The Juvenile Court has general jurisdiction over delinquency, youthful offender, and other proceedings.
• Minimum requirements for the position include a Juris Doctor degree, excellent legal writing and research skills, and a commitment to serving the full term of the clerkship.
• Preferred qualifications include current legal practice or intent to practice in Massachusetts, experience in juvenile law, and a commitment to public service.
• All law clerks must reside in Massachusetts for the duration of the clerkship.
• The Trial Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.