Civil Term Law Clerk – Research, Drafting & Memoranda

Nycourts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Law Clerk position is with the New York State Unified Court System, serving in the Civil Term of the Supreme Court, Bronx County. The clerk conducts legal research, analyzes complex issues, and prepares memoranda, orders and citations for judges.

The appointment is for one year with renewable terms thereafter. The role requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within the specified period.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school within three years of appointment.
• Admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment or admission within three years of first admission to any U.S. bar.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze complex civil term motions.
• Draft memoranda, orders, opinions and verify citations.
• Proofread opinions, schedule conferences and prepare jury charges and verdict forms.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Court procedures

Education

J.D./LL.B. (law degree)

Job description

The Assistant Law Clerk position is with the New York State Unified Court System, serving in the Civil Term of the Supreme Court, Bronx County. The clerk conducts legal research, analyzes complex issues, and prepares memoranda, orders and citations for judges.

The appointment is for one year with renewable terms thereafter. The role requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within the specified period.