The George Washington University Law School is a global institution committed to shaping the future of law. They are offering a twelve-month fellowship designed to provide early-career professionals with hands-on experience and training in areas of law, focusing on professional and skills development, mentorship, and exploration.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with legal research, motions, advice memos, discovery, and trial
- Assist attorneys in gathering documents, answering interrogatories, or taking notes during a witness deposition
- Assist in drafting motions, advice memos, mediation statements, and case briefs
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Qualified candidates will hold a Juris Doctorate degree from accredited institution. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position
- Bar membership is not required at the start of the position, but the successful candidate is expected to take a state bar exam and be admitted to practice within two years of receiving their JD
- Driver's license and willingness to travel may be required
- Desired candidates will hold a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- A top candidate would possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- The ability to learn new legal principles, manage a sizeable volume of work and deadlines, and respond to the needs of various stakeholders is key
- The successful candidate would be a diligent, hard-working thinker who thrives in and can contribute to their office's fast-paced, collegial team environment
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits.
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