Summer 2027 Law Clerk - EA

PJI Law; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $25.00 per hour

Work-from-home Mondays

Team events

Educational resources

Snacks and beverages

Free parking

Modern work environment

Job summary

PJI Law, a boutique, busy, and fast-growing law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, is offering an enriching, full-time, in-office clerkship in the summer of 2027. This role presents both challenging and rewarding experiences for law students seeking to sharpen their legal skills.

As a law clerk, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our fiduciary litigation attorneys and trust and estate administration team. If you're a law student eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical, real-world

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a 2L or higher in an accredited law school.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and legal research software.
• In-office position.
• Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and managing extensive case files related to the administration of trusts and estates.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and transactional estate filings, under the supervision of an attorney.
• Conduct legal research using various resources to support case preparation and strategy.
• Work closely with attorneys and legal support team members on estate litigation cases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Research and writing

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment as 2L or higher in law school

GPA 3.0

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Legal research software

Job description

PJI Law, a boutique, busy, and fast-growing law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, is offering an enriching, full-time, in-office clerkship in the summer of 2027. This role presents both challenging and rewarding experiences for law students seeking to sharpen their legal skills. As a law clerk, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our fiduciary litigation attorneys and trust and estate administration team. If you're a law student eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical, real-world legal environment, this clerkship is for you.

Duties

• Assist in organizing and managing extensive case files related to the administration of trusts and estates.


• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and transactional estate filings, under the supervision of an attorney.


• Conduct legal research using various resources to support case preparation and strategy.


• Work closely with attorneys and legal support team members on estate litigation cases.

Requirements

• Enrollment as a 2L or higher in an accredited law school.


• A minimum GPA of 3.0.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent research and writing abilities.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and legal research software.


• In-office position.


• Full-time.

Benefits

• $25.00 per hour.


• Work-from-home Mondays.


• Fun and growth-driven team events.


• Access to educational resources.


• Complimentary snacks and beverages.


• Free and convenient parking.


• A beautiful, new, and clean work environment.