Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summer Law Clerk Federal Appeals (Part-Time, Paid)

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM

180 Tices Lane, Suite 204-A

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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Compensation: $22/hour

Hours: 2530 hours per week

Summer Law Clerk Legal Research & Writing (Federal Appeals)

Are you a law student who enjoys untangling complex legal questions and crafting persuasive legal writing? Do you excel at analyzing case law and want real-world experience in appellate advocacy? Our federal appeals law firm is seeking a detail-oriented, intellectually curious Summer Law Clerk for a paid, part-time position focused on federal Social Security disability appeals.

About the Role

This position offers substantive legal work and mentorship in a specialized area of federal appellate litigation. Law clerks will:

• Conduct legal research on issues involving administrative and federal court disability decisions
• Assist in reviewing and summarizing recent decisions to update our firms internal case law compendium
• Draft legal memoranda and assist in drafting federal court briefs under attorney supervision

What Were Looking For

We welcome applications from rising 2Ls and 3Ls who show strong research and writing skills, and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have:

• A solid academic record
• A demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw or Lexis and basic knowledge of Bluebook citation
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take feedback constructively
• Prior experience in a journal or moot court is welcomed but not required .

Position Details

• Schedule: 2530 hours/week, flexible based on availability
• Duration: Summer 2025, with possible extension into the school year
• Location: In-office at our East Brunswick, NJ office (remote work is not currently available)
• Compensation: $22/hour

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications
• Writing sample (legal writing preferred)
• Law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

Email all materials to: [email protected]

Subject line: Summer Law Clerk Application [Your Name]

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Part time, Summer work, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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