Judicial Law Clerk — Research, Writing & Drafting Opinions

Eastern District of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern District of North Carolina in Raleigh seeks a law clerk for the 2027-28 term, beginning August 2027, for one year. The role involves legal research, writing, drafting orders and opinions on criminal and civil matters, and assisting the judge with courtroom proceedings and ADR events.

Qualified applicants are law school graduates with strong academic credentials and writing skills. JSP 12 requires one year of legal work experience and bar membership; JSP 13 requires two years.

Qualifications

• Must be a law school graduate at the time of appointment.
• Strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills.
• Preference for prior judicial clerkship/externship experience or demonstrated research and writing skills.
• Bar membership required for JSP 12 level; JSP 13 level requires bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and writing assistance to the judge.
• Prepare bench memos and draft orders and opinions.
• Communicate with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
• Assist the judge during courtroom proceedings.
• Attend court-hosted ADR sessions.
• Perform chambers administrative duties.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom assistance

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Eastern District of North Carolina in Raleigh seeks a law clerk for the 2027-28 term, beginning August 2027, for one year. The role involves legal research, writing, drafting orders and opinions on criminal and civil matters, and assisting the judge with courtroom proceedings and ADR events.

Qualified applicants are law school graduates with strong academic credentials and writing skills. JSP 12 requires one year of legal work experience and bar membership; JSP 13 requires two years.