Law Clerk Jobs

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited law school. It is not necessary to sit for the Massachusetts Bar Exam.

Superior academic achievement.

Strong interest in and ability to perform legal research and writing.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with all court personnel.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.

Knowledge of, and ability to use, Microsoft Windows, Word, and legal research tools, including Lexis.

Massachusetts residence by the starting date of the clerkship.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Completion of the online application is a mandatory component of the application process.

In addition, applicants are required to submit (as separate PDF documents) the materials described below, to [email protected]:

(1) Cover letter.

(2) Resume.

(3) Copy of law school transcript. For students whose law school provides written course evaluations and/or work evaluations, they should also be provided.

(4) Writing sample not to exceed 10-15 pages and not edited by another. A persuasive memorandum, rather than a comment/note/article for a journal, is strongly preferred.

Finally, applicants are also required to submit two letters of recommendation (additional letters may be submitted, but are not required). Letters from employers are preferred, but letters from law school faculty are acceptable. Electronic letters of recommendation may be submitted to the following email address: [email protected]. Letters may also be submitted by U.S. mail to: Alicia Anacleto, Massachusetts Appeals Court, John Adams Courthouse, One Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108. Letters of recommendation will be accepted through September 15, 2023. All other materials are due by August 31, 2023.

Paper applications will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified when the hiring process is completed. Employment is contingent on passage of a criminal record check.

The Appeals Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It seeks out, welcomes, and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

The Appeals Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It seeks out, welcomes, and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

Employment with the Trial Court is contingent upon passage of a criminal record check.