Job Title: Law Clerk - 2025 Fall Semester
Job Responsibilities:
The Law Clerk position within the organization involves a variety of tasks that are essential to the functioning of the litigation division. Responsibilities include drafting litigation documents and preparing concise decisions based on case facts, legal interpretations, and compliance with state and federal standards. Law clerks are expected to evaluate all available information to determine the status of cases and to monitor, track, and follow up on documentation and case files to ensure that timelines are met and actions are completed. They prepare cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence, and they review cases, applications, files, and records to determine the appropriate actions to be taken. Law clerks play a crucial role in preparing draft opinions for cases, which form the foundation for lawyers and judges. They also assist in preparing for cases and examining legal documents such as petitions, legal complaints, and affidavits.
Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the Law Clerk position, candidates must be current law students or recent law school graduates. The position is open to students from any accredited law school. The organization invites candidates to apply for either a paid clerkship or an unpaid externship. Clerkships are paid positions and are not eligible for school credit, whereas externships are unpaid and may be eligible for school credit, subject to verification with the candidate's college or university's internship coordinator.
Salary Information:
The Law Clerk position offers a part-time hourly rate that varies depending on the candidate's year in law school. First-year law students earn $26 per hour, second-year law students earn $28 per hour, and third-year law students or recent graduates earn $30 per hour.
Supplemental Information:
The Law Clerk position involves working in a typical office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. There are minimal physical demands, although some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and driving an automobile may be required. Candidates must pass a criminal history check and meet driver eligibility standards as part of the recruitment process. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Application Process:
Candidates interested in applying for the Law Clerk position must submit a complete application package, including a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must indicate whether they are applying for a paid clerkship, an unpaid externship, or both. They must also select the division(s) they are most interested in working with, although division preference is not guaranteed. The organization will strive to pair clerks within their area of interest as best as possible.
Note:
This position is a temporary and part-time role, and it is not eligible for benefits. The application process includes a supplemental questionnaire that requires candidates to acknowledge their understanding of the application requirements and to provide information about their current educational status and field of study.
