Law Student Research Assistant

Job Summary

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.

Low Grade

00

High Grade

00

Promotion Potential

None

Sub Agency Name

The Federal Judicial Center

Organization Codes

JL/JL00

Relocation

False

Hiring Path

• student

Total Openings

Few

Agency Marketing Statement

The Federal Judicial Center is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies. 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.

Travel Code

0

Major Duties

• 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. The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. The Law Student Research Assistant position is a remote-eligible position and will not require relocation.

Education

Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis.

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Selectee 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. The Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and an inclusive work culture.

It strives to maintain a professional and collegial workplace in which everyone is valued and treated fairly and respectfully.

Evaluations

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
The Federal Judicial Center recruits law student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Fall Semester dates:
September - December. Fall Semester Final date to receive applications:
July 10, 2024 Spring Semester dates:
January - April. Spring Semester Final date to receive applications:
October 1, 2024 Summer Semester dates:
May - August. Summer Semester Final date to receive applications:
March 3, 2025 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials:
Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications stated above, and indicating whether you are applying for Summer, Fall, and/or Spring;
Unofficial transcript or proof of enrollment;
Resume; and The name and contact information of at least one reference. Please email all application materials to Research Hiring. You may also direct any questions about the position to this address.

What To Expect Next

N/A.

Required Documents

Please see the "

How to Apply

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Benefits

Benefits Url

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Other 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 This position is part time. Benefits are not applicable for this position.

Key Requirements

Within Area

False

Commute Distance

0

Service Type

02

Announcement Closing Type

01

Agency Contact Email

Research Hiring

Security Clearance

Other

Drug Test Required

False

Adjudication Type

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