Term Law Clerk

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Term Law Clerk

The Honorable Judge Diane Finkle

The law clerk provides legal support to the judge by conducting legal research and preparing legal documents, such as orders, memoranda, and draft opinions. Reviews legal submissions, performs legal research and analysis, and drafts legal documents addressing a wide assortment of issues arising in bankruptcy proceedings. Performs case management through the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. Performs administrative office functions such as editing, proofreading, telephone communications, written correspondence, and scheduling. Must be a law school graduate as of the start date (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing and have one or more of the following attributes: standing within the upper quarter of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; or demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Prior judicial clerkship or chambers internship is desired. Familiarity with CM/ECF. Prior experience in a legal office or courthouse environment is an asset. Moot Court participation is ideal. Should also have superior research and writing skills, excellent analytical skills, effective communication skills, and competent computer assisted legal research and word processing ability, and as of the start date must be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, territory or federal court of general jurisdiction (or awaiting Bar exam results).

Clerkship Term: August 30, 2021 to August 29, 2022.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2020.

Additional Information

Submit cover letter, resume, references, grade sheet, and recent writing sample (up to 10 pages).

Company info

United States Bankruptcy Court District of Rhode Island
Diane Finkle
380 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
United States 02903
Website : http://www.rib.uscourts.gov/