Temporary Emergency Law Clerk

NACBA; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York seeks a Temporary Emergency Law Clerk to assist with Social Security matters in Buffalo. The role involves researching, summarizing, and advising on procedural and substantive legal issues to help resolve cases expeditiously.

A law degree is required; top-quartile academic performance and strong research/writing skills are preferred. A remote work option within the Western District of New York may be considered.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from law school.
• Rank in the upper quartile of the law school class preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Review case records and analyze legal issues.
• Draft legal memoranda and propose opinions and orders.
• Discuss legal analysis with assigned Judge.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical ability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Position:Temporary Emergency Law Clerk

the option to work remotely within the Western District of New York may be considered.

Vacancy:26-10

Duty Station:Buffalo, New York

Salary: Grade 11, step 01 ($78,091)

Overview

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a Temporary Emergency Law Clerk to support the Court in resolving Social Security cases.

Law clerks provide the Court with procedural and substantive legal advice regarding the disposition and efficient completion of cases. They review, summarize, research, and analyze matters before the Court. Their research and recommendations assist the Court in resolving legal arguments presented and in deciding cases expeditiously. CLICK HERE to view a brief video about legal professionals working in the Courts.

Representative Duties

• Conduct legal research
• Review case records and filings, and analyze legal issues
• Draft legal memoranda and propose opinions and orders
• Discuss legal analysis with assigned Judge

Qualification Requirements

To qualify, eligible candidates must have graduated from law school.

Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills

Prior experience, standing within the upper quarter of law school class, superior analytical ability and strong legal research and writing skills, and experience on the editorial board of a law review or law journal preferred.

Organizational Relationship

This position reports directly to United States District Judges Lawrence J. Vilardo and John L. Sinatra, Jr.

Benefits

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Background Investigation

This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary.Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check and a favorable suitability determination.