Law Clerk
Fully Remote - US
Law Clerk
Part Time • Fully Remote - US
The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) publishes legal treatises that are staples for Maryland lawyers. We are currently updating one of our most popular resources, Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland, for its 8th Edition.
We are seeking a second-year law student to serve as a Law Clerk, providing direct support to the treatise's volunteer authors.
This position is ideal for a student with strong research and writing skills who is interested in legal publishing and Maryland civil procedure.
Responsibilities
The Law Clerk will be responsible for a variety of editorial and research tasks, including but not limited to:
● Shepardizing cases and statutes
● Performing cite corrections and ensuring adherence to Bluebook/style guidelines
● Conducting case research to find new and relevant authorities
Qualifications
● Must be a current 2L student
● Strong legal research and writing skills
● Excellent attention to detail
● Law Review / law journal experience preferred
Position Details
● Compensation: $17.00 per hour.
● Schedule: Average of 10-15 hours per week, starting immediately.
● Duration: This is a long-term project, and the ideal candidate will be able to continue in the position throughout their remaining time in law school.
● Flexibility: We understand the demands of law school; no work will be required during reading weeks or final exam periods.
To apply, submit your resume through this job posting.
To apply, submit your resume through this job posting.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
About Us
MSBA is the home of the legal profession in Maryland
The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), home to the Maryland legal profession, represents more than 20,000 attorneys and is the state’s leading voice for the law community. MSBA members encompass the entire legal sphere—lawyers, judges, paralegals, law firm administrators, law students, pro bono organizations, legal nonprofits, and more—at every career stage and within every legal specialty.
The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), home to the Maryland legal profession, represents more than 20,000 attorneys and is the state’s leading voice for the law community. MSBA members encompass the entire legal sphere—lawyers, judges, paralegals, law firm administrators, law students, pro bono organizations, legal nonprofits, and more—at every career stage and within every legal specialty.
Since its founding in 1897, MBSA has been committed to developing courageous and collaborative bar leaders in the Maryland law community and beyond. Through Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and publications, to community outreach and advocacy initiatives, MSBA honors the passion and purpose of Maryland’s legal community by empowering them with a toolkit of knowledge, training, and an influential peer network, designed to excel and enhance their professional leadership abilities and upward career mobility.
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