Law Student Research Assistant

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Law Student Research Assistant to support social science and legal research aimed at judicial administration improvements. The role involves conducting research activities and offers part-time work with flexibility, ideal for law students looking for practical experience. Successful candidates must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in law school.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited institution, full-time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and literature reviews.
• Review and summarize court policies and procedures.
• Develop research instruments such as interview protocols.

Education

Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree

Job description

JobSummary

The primary duties and responsibilities of the law student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science and legal research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts.

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HighGrade

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PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

The Federal Judicial Center

OrganizationCodes

JL/JL00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• student

TotalOpenings

Few

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Federal Judicial Center is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies. The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts, often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, specific courts, or other groups in the federal court system.

TravelCode

0

MajorDuties

• Specific duties and responsibilities, generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include support with: Conducting legal research and literature reviews; Reviewing and summarizing court policies and procedures; Cite-checking documents; Developing research instruments such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and coding protocols; Organizing and coding court-related data; Creating tables and graphs to present research findings; and Writing reports of research findings. The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. The Law Student Research Assistant position is a remote-eligible position and will not require relocation.

Education

Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis.

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary. Selectee must favorably complete a background investigation. Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity. All requirements must be met for full consideration. The Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and an inclusive work culture. It strives to maintain a professional and collegial workplace in which everyone is valued and treated fairly and respectfully.

Evaluations

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

HowToApply

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: The Federal Judicial Center recruits law student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Fall Semester dates: September - December. Fall Semester application deadline: July 10, 2024 Spring Semester dates: January - April. Spring Semester application deadline: October 1, 2024 Summer Semester dates: May - August. Summer Semester application deadline: March 3, 2025 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials: Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications stated above, and indicating whether you are applying for Summer, Fall, and/or Spring; Unofficial transcript or proof of enrollment; Resume; and The name and contact information of at least one reference. Please email all application materials to [e-mail]. You may also direct any questions about the position to this address.

WhatToExpectNext

N/A.

RequiredDocuments

Please see the "How to Apply" section.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.fjc.gov/

OtherInformation

Salary and Benefits Law Students (first and second year): $19.65 per hour Law Students (third year or completed degree): $22.11 per hour This position is part time. Benefits are not applicable for this position.

KeyRequirements

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False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

[e-mail]

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

False

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