Law Clerk

US Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission invites applications for a role within the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel. Candidates must be current law students or graduates with JD/LL.M.

credentials and demonstrate top-tier law school performance. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential for work in regulatory and environmental law. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and convey results clearly, with a track record in law review, moot

Qualifications

• Applicant must meet ABA-accredited law school standards.
• Resume should address specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.
• A background in Administrative, Regulatory, and Environmental law is valued.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the law with exceptional academic achievement.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues and communicate results orally and in writing.
• Show interest and experience in Administrative, Regulatory, and Environmental law within ASLB Panel work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Clear communication

Education

J.D. degree by 2026–2027

LL.M. degree by 2026–2027

Top third of law school class

GPA 3.25/4.0 or higher

Job description

This position is located in Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel.

The supervisor is Alana Bell, ASLBP Chief Counsel.

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.

This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. In order to qualify for this position, applicants must have education and/or experience as outlined below

GS-11:

1. A third-year law student (3L) at an American Bar Association accredited law school who will earn a J.D. degree no later than June of the 2026-2027 academic year; OR
2. - a graduate of an American Bar Association-accredited law school who will earn an LL.M. degree no later than June of the 2026-2027 academic year AND
3. Demonstrate a ranking in the top third (33%) of your law school class; OR
4. -have an overall law school grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.25 based on a scale of 4.0

GS-12:

1. A current judicial law clerk with a J.D. degree whose clerkship ends no later than September 2027
2. AND
3. Demonstrate a ranking in the top third (33%) of your law school class; OR
4. -have an overall law school grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.25 based on a scale of 4.0

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of the law as demonstrated by an exceptional record of academic achievement, particularly at law school.
2. Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex legal issues and to share the results both orally and in writing. Excellence in legal writing, research, and analysis may be demonstrated in an applicant's writing sample and resume (e.g., law review, journal, or moot court experience).
3. Demonstrated interest in Administrative, Regulatory, and Environmental law, the three work areas of greatest focus of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.