Federal Law Clerk to Magistrate Judge (Term)

Bar Association of Erie County; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

United States District Court, Western District of New York in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Term Law Clerk to support a United States Magistrate Judge. The role involves legal research, case review, and drafting memoranda and orders to assist expeditious decision-making.

Candidates should have a law degree, bar admission, and strong analytical writing abilities; federal clerkship and substantial attorney experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from law school and be admitted to the bar.
• Preferred federal clerkship experience.
• At least two years’ experience practicing as an attorney.
• Strong analytical ability and research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Review case records and filings, analyze options.
• Draft legal memoranda and propose opinions and orders.
• Discuss legal analysis with the Judge.
• Provide procedural information to litigants and counsel.
• Perform case management and other duties in court administration.

Job description

United States District Court, Western District of New York in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Term Law Clerk to support a United States Magistrate Judge. The role involves legal research, case review, and drafting memoranda and orders to assist expeditious decision-making.

Candidates should have a law degree, bar admission, and strong analytical writing abilities; federal clerkship and substantial attorney experience are preferred.