Law Student - Law Clerk - East Brunswick, Nj
Law Student - Law Clerk - East Brunswick, Nj
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Job Description
THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM
180 Tices Lane Suite 204-A
East Brunswick NJ 08816
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Compensation: $22/hour
Hours: 16-24 hours per week
Fall Semester 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 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
Position Details
- Schedule: 1624 hours/week flexible based on availability
- Duration: Fall 2025 with possible extension into the Spring Semester
- 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 (optional)
- Writing sample (legal writing preferred)
- Law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Subject line: Law Clerk Application Your Name
Or apply via the job posting website.
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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.
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DO NOT CALL. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PHONE CALLS. WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY PHONE INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS JOB. WE ONLY RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES.
Compensation: $22.00 per hour
About Us
THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM is a law firm concentrating its practice in handling Social Security Disability cases at the Federal Court level. We strive for excellence in Federal Court appeals.
The firm is based in New York City / New Jersey and is seeking contract counsel with superb writing skills to assist with brief writing at the federal level. A qualified candidate will assist the firm in representing clients and preparing appellate briefs in Social Security Disability Appeals at the Federal District Court level and possibly from time to time at the Circuit Court level throughout the nation. We are a national law firm and have cases throughout the country.
Employment Type
Part-Time
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