About the Role
This part-time Law Clerk opportunity in our Westchester, New York office is ideal for law students seeking valuable, hands-on experience. You will work closely with experienced attorneys on active client matters, develop practical legal skills, and gain exposure to a wide variety of practice areas within a firm that values its people, collaboration, professional growth, development, and true mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research
- Drafting memoranda and correspondence
- Reviewing pleadings and case materials
- Assisting with litigation matters and preparation
- Supporting attorneys on a range of client matters across a plethora of practice groups
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school
- Open to 1L and 2L students
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Please apply online for consideration and be prepared to submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample (10 pages max).
Skills
- Research
- Writing
- Communication
- Analytical skills
- Professional judgment
Location
- Westchester, New York
Work Type
- Part-time
- Flexible hours designed to accommodate class schedules
Experience Level
- 1L
- 2L
Education Level
- Law student
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 per hour
Benefits
- Hands-on experience working on real legal matters with practical client impact
- Direct exposure to attorneys and legal professionals
- Opportunities to solidify & strengthen your research, writing, analytical, and professional judgment skills in an atmosphere that’s both sophisticated and supportive of your long term goals and growth
- Insight into the day-to-day practice of law in a collaborative, client and employee focused diverse environment
- Exposure to varied practice areas, sophisticated litigation, and advisory work
- Experience that complements your law school education and helps prepare you for practice in real time
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Flexible scheduling during the academic year
- Supportive, team-oriented culture within a recognized national law firm
- Opportunity to learn directly from experienced attorneys and legal professionals
- Meaningful work, hands-on learning opportunities, and practical feedback
- Exposure to a broad range of legal matters, practice areas, and client industries
- A professional, supportive setting where initiative, curiosity, and strong work product are valued
About the Company
- Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a nationally recognized law firm.
- The firm values its people, collaboration, professional growth, development, and true mentorship.
- The firm offers a supportive, team-oriented culture.
- The firm provides a professional, supportive setting where initiative, curiosity, and strong work product are valued.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.
- Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
