Law Student Research Assistant
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 22
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees specific courts or other groups in the federal court system.
The primary duties and responsibilities of the law student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science and legal research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate district and bankruptcy courts. Specific duties and responsibilities generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate may include support with:
- Conducting legal research and literature reviews;
- Reviewing and summarizing court policies and procedures;
- Cite-checking documents;
- Developing research instruments such as interview protocols questionnaires and coding protocols;
- Organizing and coding court-related data;
- Creating tables and graphs to present research findings; and
- Writing reports of research findings.
Conditions of employment
Key Requirements:
- Selectee must be a United States Citizen subject to the exceptions enumerated at must favorably complete a background investigation.
- Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
- All requirements must be met for full consideration.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution on a full-time basis;
- Strong legal research analytical and writing skills; and
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively.
Spring and fall semester law student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week.
Law student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.
Education
Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution on a full-time basis.
Additional information
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Law Students (first and second year): $19.65 per hour
- Law Students (third year or completed degree): $22.11 per hour
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Logistics & Procurement
- Community Support
- Fire And Safety Engineering
- Informatica
- Data Analysis
