Bronx Civil Law Clerk — Research, Drafting & Discovery

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

20 Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System (NYS UCS) seeks an Assistant Law Clerk to support the Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term. The role works closely with Hon. Fiordaliza Rodriguez, Acting Supreme Court Justice, to assist in civil matters and complex litigation.

Responsibilities include researching issues, drafting and proofreading opinions, scheduling conferences, and preparing jury charges and verdict forms. This is a full-time position in Bronx, NY with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school within three years of appointment.
• Admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment.
• Alternatively, appointment within three years of first admission to any bar in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis of complex legal issues.
• Drafting orders, opinions and correspondence.
• Proofreading opinions.
• Scheduling and conducting discovery, status, and settlement conferences.
• Preparing jury charges and jury verdict forms.

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school (within 3 years)

Admission to NYS Bar within 18 months

Appointment within 3 years of first admission to any US bar

Job description

The New York State Unified Court System (NYS UCS) seeks an Assistant Law Clerk to support the Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term. The role works closely with Hon. Fiordaliza Rodriguez, Acting Supreme Court Justice, to assist in civil matters and complex litigation.

Responsibilities include researching issues, drafting and proofreading opinions, scheduling conferences, and preparing jury charges and verdict forms. This is a full-time position in Bronx, NY with competitive compensation.