Clerkship Outreach Specialist Jobs

Clerkship Outreach Specialist

Harvard Law School Office of Career Services

The Harvard Law School Office of Career Services seeks a Clerkship Outreach Specialist to join our team monitoring the hiring status of judges for clerkship positions for our graduates.This is an hourly position, with approximately 6-10 hours per week expected, a maximum of 14 hours per week, and without benefits. Work will be conducted remotely, but ideally candidates will live in the Boston area as occasional trainings and meetings are more easily conducted in-person. Applicants must reside in a state for which Harvard has a registered payroll: Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

Duties & Responsibilities

·Reviews online job database and interprets information there

·Calls and emails judges’ chambers to clarify and collect additional information

·Acts as representative of the Law School through such outreach

·Enters information into extensive Excel spreadsheets in standardized formats

·May be asked to prepare reports summarizing information

·Depending on qualifications and interests, may be asked to undertake other projects related to judicial clerkships

Basic Qualifications

·High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; J.D. desirable

·Ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and accurately

·Demonstrated experience with great attention to detail

Additional Qualifications

·Experience or other knowledge of the judicial clerkship application process preferred

·Experience with Excel preferred

·Experience working remotely desirable

·Strong work ethic, superb judgment, enthusiastic attitude

Additional Information

·Position is budgeted for one year, with the possibility of extension

·Hourly rate is $18.50

How to Apply

·Submit cover letter and resume. It would be helpful to know how this part-time position would fit into your schedule.

·Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning Wednesday, August 2.