Wanted Law Clerk Jobs in 2023
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Full-Time
22 Mar → 21 Apr
Job Description
- Legal Fellows engage in a wide variety of work depending on the Policing Project’s priorities. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting a range of factual and legal research for our litigation and emerging police technologies portfolios. Past projects include: o Legal research to help develop case strategy for impact litigation challenging unauthorized domestic surveillance program;
- Researching First Amendment implications of an agency’s aerial surveillance program;
- Factual research for lawsuit challenging county policing agency’s program of racial profiling and coercive stops at a major metropolitan airport.
- Drafting model policies, statutes, and public-facing materials. For example:
- Drafting model use of force and automated license plate reader policies;
- Outlining a regulatory framework for law enforcement use of private surveillance systems as part of a civil rights audit of a major tech company;
- Authoring blog posts and explainers for our website.
- Closed-door roundtable on legislative regulation of police reliance on “lateral surveillance” – private individuals using technologies to surveil one another, in ways that ultimately make that surveillance available to the police – featuring tech industry leaders, chiefs of police, and leading civil rights advocates;
- Conference on private and public agency use of emerging biometric technologies attended by privacy advocates, legal experts, government officials, and tech vendors.
- Attending our public and closed-door events with opportunities to interact with key stakeholders and experts. Past events include:
$70.000 - $125.000
Full-Time
22 Mar → 21 Apr
Job Description
Friendly real estate litigation and transactional practice ( with boutique commercial landlord-tenant) firm seeks a bright, experienced, 10 plus years, self -reliant attorney with general real estate and commercial litigation and transactional experience to handle cases both independently and with partner. Cases are primarily in Supreme, and Civil Court (occasional Federal) Administrative agencies, and Appeals (State and Federal). Litigation with transactional experience is desirable. We are seeking an attorney with a strong background and excellent writing skills. Please send resume, with writing sample and salary requirements. Salary and benefits are negotiable.
Benefits/What We offer
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
Not defined
Full-Time
21 Mar → 20 Apr
Job Description
The candidate will assist other secretaries and may assist in various administrative projects consistent with the needs of the firm. Must be proficient in all clerical aspects of civil and criminal procedure and litigation. Should have 2-3 years of experience.
Legal
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Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
Applicants should state their preference in their cover letter. Applicants should be available for a starting date of employment on or shortly after Jan. 17, 2023. Employment is expected to conclude on Sept. 30, 2023. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid remote)
Employment: Full-time (40 hours a week and no weekends)
Compensation: Minimum of 32.36/hr + $4.48/hr in Health and Welfare (government stipend for health coverage)
However we are negotiable on salary
Overview of Role:
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
in Washington, DC has three openings for a Law Clerk I to work in a downtown Washington, DC DOJ office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve their mission.
This position will work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
The full-time, on-site Law Clerk will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Proof and cite-check appellate briefs utilizing "The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation"
• Generate tables of contents and authorities for appellate briefs
• Update internal settlement memo database on an ongoing basis
• Compile documentation necessary for approval of payment of court judgments by an assistant director; transmit approved documents to client agency (HHS) on a weekly basis
• Utilize JEFS to transmit case documents (exhibits, medical records) to client agency on a daily basis
• Update internal electronic case folders with exhibits and medical records as needed
• Notify client agency of case assignments on a weekly basis
• Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings and internal memoranda as needed
• Attend monthly staff meetings with the staff of the Office of Vaccine Litigation
• Meet weekly with the deputy director to go over assignments
• Assist with case processing by reviewing medical documents and drafting summary of contents
Basic Qualifications:
-Education
Requires law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least
one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience conducting legal medical records review and ability to summarize medical records.
• Familiarity with medical terms.
• Extensive Cite Checking / Blue Booking Experience
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality of work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Highly detail oriented individual.
• Active security clearance, preferred.
• Experience working in litigation databases such as Relativity is a plus
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Job Responsibilities
- This position will work under the direction of a Project Supervisor or Project Manager
- The full-time, on-site Law Clerk will be expected to perform the following duties:
- Proof and cite-check appellate briefs utilizing "The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation"
- Generate tables of contents and authorities for appellate briefs
- Update internal settlement memo database on an ongoing basis
- Compile documentation necessary for approval of payment of court judgments by an assistant director; transmit approved documents to client agency (HHS) on a weekly basis
- Utilize JEFS to transmit case documents (exhibits, medical records) to client agency on a daily basis
- Update internal electronic case folders with exhibits and medical records as needed
- Notify client agency of case assignments on a weekly basis
- Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings and internal memoranda as needed
- Attend monthly staff meetings with the staff of the Office of Vaccine Litigation
- Meet weekly with the deputy director to go over assignments
- Assist with case processing by reviewing medical documents and drafting summary of contents
Requirements / Qualifications
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Requires law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least
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one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted
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Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
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Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
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Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging
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Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources
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Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Benefits/What We offer
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Compensation: Minimum of 32.36/hr + $4.48/hr in Health and Welfare (government stipend for health coverage)
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However we are negotiable on salary
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
$38,102.00 - $43,817.00 Annually
SUMMARY
An experienced Magisterial District Judge Clerk possesses excellence in skills and the ability to complete the daily functions of the court as described below.
• The Senior Clerk should have the ability to accurately and efficiently enter required information into the Magisterial District Judge Computer System (MDJS) from the time of the case filing to the case completion;
• process required case papers in accordance with court rules and the Magisterial District Judge System Manual; post payments through the computer;
• issue receipts; prepare and balance daily deposits; and, communicate with the public. The Senior Clerk will oversee the generation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports in a timely manner;
perform miscellaneous office functions; and, adhere to all procedures and standards of conduct. The Senior Clerk will cross-train current staff and train new employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Case Filings;
• Maintain Case Progression;
• Receipt of Payments;
• Adjusting Entries;
• Disbursements of Funds;
• Reports and Verification;
• Miscellaneous Office Functions;
• Communication with the Public;
• Adherence to Procedures and Standards of Conduct;
• Secretarial, Training, and Fill-In for office staff.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be computer literate and experienced;
• Knowledge of accounting;
• Must have good data entry skills (must take and pass data entry skills test);
• Excellent inter-personal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Must be an organized and a detail-oriented person;
• Must have excellent telephone skills;
• Must project a professional demeanor at all times.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Last updated : 2022-12-26
Job Responsibilities
- An experienced Magisterial District Judge Clerk possesses excellence in skills and the ability to complete the daily functions of the court as described below
- process required case papers in accordance with court rules and the Magisterial District Judge System Manual; post payments through the computer;
- issue receipts; prepare and balance daily deposits; and, communicate with the public
- The Senior Clerk will oversee the generation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports in a timely manner;
- perform miscellaneous office functions; and, adhere to all procedures and standards of conduct
- The Senior Clerk will cross-train current staff and train new employees
- Case Filings;
- Maintain Case Progression;
- Receipt of Payments;
- Adjusting Entries;
- Disbursements of Funds;
- Reports and Verification;
- Secretarial, Training, and Fill-In for office staff
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and, talk and hear
Requirements / Qualifications
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Must be computer literate and experienced;
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Knowledge of accounting;
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Must have good data entry skills (must take and pass data entry skills test);
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Excellent inter-personal, oral, and written communication skills;
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Must be an organized and a detail-oriented person;
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Must have excellent telephone skills;
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Must project a professional demeanor at all times
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The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception
Benefits/What We offer
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$38,102.00 - $43,817.00 Annually
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
Job Category : Service Contract Act
Time Type : Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start : DOJ MBI
Employee Type : Regular
Percentage of Travel Required : Up to 10%
Type of Travel : Local
What You’ll Get to Do :
Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications :
• Must have law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Must have and use excellent oral and written communications skills to successfully interact with clients, attorneys, consultants, and US Experts.
• Requires thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS / NEXIS and Westlaw.
• Role also requires working knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources. Must be able to work effectively in an extremely pressured environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, or similar programs.
• Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
• A DOJ MBI is required to begin employment. For this position, CACI has the ability to provide clearance sponsorship for qualified individuals.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have :
• Document review experience using Relativity.
• Experience supporting complex discovery, depositions, trial, experts and consultants.
• Work or educational experience in finance, healthcare, pharmaceutical or fraud.
• Foreign language skills.
• Experience with pharmaceutical ligation.
• Experience with settlements, annuities and trusts.
What We Can Offer You :
• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
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Company Overview : At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers.
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.
As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.
Last updated : 2022-12-26
Job Responsibilities
- Percentage of Travel Required : Up to 10%
- Performs complex legal research for the trial staff
- Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc
Requirements / Qualifications
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Must have law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
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Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
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Must have and use excellent oral and written communications skills to successfully interact with clients, attorneys, consultants, and US Experts
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Requires thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS / NEXIS and Westlaw
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Role also requires working knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources
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Must be able to work effectively in an extremely pressured environment
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, or similar programs
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Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging
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A DOJ MBI is required to begin employment
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U.S. Citizenship is required
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Document review experience using Relativity
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Experience supporting complex discovery, depositions, trial, experts and consultants
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Work or educational experience in finance, healthcare, pharmaceutical or fraud
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Foreign language skills
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Experience with pharmaceutical ligation
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Experience with settlements, annuities and trusts
Benefits/What We offer
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Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives
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We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities
Judicial Clerkship - Government in Towson, MD
Towson, MD, US
3 months ago
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Law Clerk Duties: Prepares memoranda and opinions, researches legal issues, prepares cases for Docket, reviews case files and motions as they are sent to Chambers, performs a variety of duties related to the court s case management and attends Court daily
- Performs other duties as assigned
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Responsibilities The Deputy Clerk works in the operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts providing administrative and clerical support as assigned
- The duties include some or all of the following: Assists the general public, attorneys, judicial officers and staff
- Reviews and processes documents and orders
- Completes forms or other materials such as warrants, summonses, complaints, and subpoenas
- Provides and receives information from citizens, police officers and witnesses as necessary for clarifying facts or preparing reports
- Enters and retrieves data using automated databases and manual logs
- Maintains calendars, appointments, juries, and services
- Collects and compiles statistical data
- Administers oaths or affirmations
- Types correspondence, reports, and other documents
Requirements / Qualifications
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Requirements Conditions of Employment A background and security investigation is required
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A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed
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Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree) 4
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List of professional references All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement
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Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 6: High-School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of clerical or administrative experience court, legal or office environment
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You MUST provide documentation of education or your application will not be considered
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Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are required
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Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required
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The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency
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Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree
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The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking
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Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S
Law Clerk Program - Boston, MA - Summer 2023
Boston, MA, US
3 months ago
$30
Full-Time
25 Dec → 24 Jan
Job Description
Another fun fact: We're looking for qualified interns to join our legal department for an intensive 10-week Summer Law Clerk Program.
The details
If you're a motivated law student searching for the unique opportunity to work with industry specialists on day-to-day matters and challenging projects, the Summer Law Clerk Program may be for you.
As a Summer Law Clerk, you'll work with a mentor to examine and understand the intersection of law and business at Liberty Mutual as well as network with senior leaders.
A few of your responsibilities may include performing legal research, drafting memos, summarizing legal findings, and advising and counseling business clients. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in our award-winning pro-bono program.
We are looking for ambitious applicants who are between the second and third years of law school. Positions are paid, full-time (40 hours per week), and are based at our home office in Boston, MA.
Qualifications
You must be currently enrolled in a JD Program.
You must have completed your second year of law school with a competitive GPA.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You must submit a writing sample along with law school transcripts to be considered for this position.
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates-as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit:
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit:
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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Requirements / Qualifications
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You must be currently enrolled in a JD Program
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You must have completed your second year of law school with a competitive GPA
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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You must submit a writing sample along with law school transcripts to be considered for this position