Law Student Research Assistant

About the role

The Federal Judicial Center (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.

What you will do

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Selectee must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at ***
• 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 professional and collegial workplace in which everyone is valued and treated fairly and respectfully.

Education

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

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Documents you must provide

• Please see the "How to Apply" section.

Benefits

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

What to expect next

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Additional information

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Law Students (first and second year): $21.36 per hour Law Students (third year or completed degree): $24.04 per hour This position is part time. Benefits are not applicable for this position.