Research Assistant, Contracts (Law Students Only)
Research Assistant, Contracts (Law Students Only)
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Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant Contracts (Law Students Only)----
Hiring Department:
School of Law----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
10----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31 2025----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Purpose
Responsibilities
Research and identification of recent court cases that each wrestle with a doctrinal issue taught in a typical 1L Contracts class
Retrieval of pre-opinion court filings
Editing/trimming of cases and filings
Required Qualifications
Enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin as a law student
Authorized to work in the United States
2L or 3L
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in and aptitude for contract law
High grade in 1L Contracts class
Salary Range
$19 per hour(2L)
$21 per hour(3L)
Working Conditions
Work may be performed at the Law School or remotely
Work Schedule
Must be available to work at least 5-10 hours per week
Position ends on December 31 2025
Most work can be completed independently on a schedule that the employee determines with oversight and direction regarding deadlines and deliverables
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Name of your 1L Contracts professor (email )
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) PDF
- Right to Work Poster (English) PDF
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) PDF
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services 1616 Guadalupe Street UTA 2.206 Austin Texas 78701.
Employment Type
Part-Time
