Temporary Emergency Law Clerk, Social Security – Remote

New York State Bar Association

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 86,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

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 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.

Qualifications

To qualify, graduates from law school.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

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.

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