Law Clerk

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 111,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, Maryland seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel. The role involves drafting judicial decisions, conducting legal research, and assisting boards during hearings.

Candidates must hold a professional law degree from an ABA-accredited school; transcripts are required. The two-year term typically runs from September to September, with anticipated start in 2027.

Qualifications

• Professional law degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Transcript including School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded.
• Foreign education may be used if equivalent; provide credential evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Drafting judicial decisions and orders, conducting legal research, and preparing memoranda.
• Assist Licensing Boards during evidentiary hearings and manage standing/contestation rulings.
• Support the two-year clerkship term with activities from Sept to Sept, starting 2027.

Skills

Legal Research

Judicial Drafting

Evidence & Hearings

Policy & Compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Rockville, Maryland
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 2
• Security Clearance: Q Access Authorization

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.

Key Responsibilities

The successful NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel (ASLBP) Judicial Law Clerk candidate will perform the full range of duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Drafting judicial decisions and orders, conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, and providing assistance to Licensing Boards during evidentiary hearings.

Evaluating and developing cases from their earliest stages, including drafting rulings on standing and contention admissibility, discovery disputes and, ultimately, helping with the conduct of an evidentiary hearing and drafting merits decisions on those evidentiary presentations. The two-year clerkship term generally runs from September to September. Selectees from this announcement will generally be expected to start employment in September of 2027.

Requirements & Education

A professional law degree acquired through graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association no later than June of the 2026-2027 academic year. You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $111087 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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