Law Student Law Clerk East Brunswick Nj

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 firm’s internal case law compendium

Draft legal memoranda and assist in drafting federal court briefs under attorney supervision

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from rising 2

Ls and 3

Ls 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:

16–24 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)

Email all materials to:
Appe

Subject line:
Law Clerk Application – [Your Name]

Or apply via the job posting website.

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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