Law Clerk NYC

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. seeks a part-time Law Clerk to join its Securities & Corporate Law team in New York City. The role offers hands-on experience in securities regulation, corporate matters, and business-oriented legal issues while balancing academic commitments.

The ideal candidate is a 2L or 3L law student with strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with attorneys on varied assignments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school as a 2L or 3L student.
• Interest in securities, corporate, or business law.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to balance part-time work with academic responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on securities and corporate law issues.
• Assist attorneys with drafting memoranda, correspondence, and documents.
• Research statutes, regulations, case law, and regulatory guidance.
• Review and organize documents related to client matters.
• Support attorneys with case and matter preparation.
• Maintain organized matter files and research materials.
• Participate in team projects and provide legal support.
• Perform additional research and clerk duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

2L/3L student

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking a Law Clerk to join our Securities & Corporate Law team in our New York City office. This is a part-time, hybrid position designed for a current 2L or 3L law student interested in gaining hands‑on experience in securities, corporate, and business‑related legal matters.

About the Role

The Law Clerk will work closely with attorneys on a variety of securities and corporate law matters while gaining practical experience in a law firm environment. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated law student with an interest in securities regulation, corporate law, and business‑related legal issues who is looking to develop their research, writing, and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and able to balance part‑time legal work with their academic responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on securities, corporate, regulatory, and related legal issues
• Assist attorneys with drafting legal memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and regulatory guidance
• Assist with reviewing and organizing documents and materials related to client matters
• Support attorneys with case and matter preparation
• Assist with maintaining organized matter files and legal research materials
• Participate in team projects and provide general legal support as needed
• Perform additional research and law clerk responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school as a 2L or 3L student
• Demonstrated interest in securities law, corporate law, business law, or related areas
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Professional, dependable, and eager to learn
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Availability to work a part‑time, hybrid schedule in New York City

Why Join QPWB

This position provides an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on legal experience while working alongside attorneys in a national law firm. The Law Clerk will gain exposure to securities and corporate matters while further developing practical research, writing, and professional skills.

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.