USAJOBS · 4 hours ago
Law Clerk
Rockville, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$111K/yr - $111K/yrThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking a Law Clerk for the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel (ASLBP). The successful candidate will draft judicial decisions and orders, conduct legal research, and assist in evidentiary hearings while undergoing a two-year clerkship term that begins in September 2026.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drafting judicial decisions and orders, conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, and providing assistance to Licensing Boards during evidentiary hearings
Evaluating and developing cases from their earliest stages, including drafting rulings on standing and contention admissibility, discovery disputes and, ultimately, helping with the conduct of an evidentiary hearing and drafting merits decisions on those evidentiary presentations
Qualification
Required
A professional law degree acquired through graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association no later than June of the 2025-2026 academic year
You must include a copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application
You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name
U.S. Citizenship Required
This is a Drug Testing position
Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires
A third-year law student (3L) at an American Bar Association accredited law school who will earn a J.D. degree no later than June of the 2025-2026 academic year; OR
a graduate of American Bar Association-accredited law school who will earn an LL.M. degree no later than June of the 2025-2026 academic year; OR
a J.D degree and a current judicial law clerk whose clerkship ends no later than September 2026; OR
a J.D degree obtained during the 2024-2025 academic year
Demonstrate a ranking in the top third (33%) of your law school class; OR
have an overall law school grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.25 based on a scale of 4.0; OR
currently serve as a judicial law clerk
Knowledge of the law as demonstrated by an exceptional record of law school academic achievement
Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex legal issues and to share the results both orally and in writing
Demonstrated interest in Administrative, Regulatory, or Environmental law
Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency
If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree
You must submit an official or unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application, if the position has a positive education requirement
Failure to submit transcripts will result in loss of consideration
You must submit a legal writing sample, demonstrating analysis of legal issues or statutory and regulatory interpretation
Benefits
Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave
Family friendly leave policies
11 paid holidays per year
Transit benefits
Company
USAJOBS
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