Judicial Fellow

North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Base: $69,010.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
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Conduct legal research on various issues
Draft and proofread complex orders
Analyze facts laws rules regulations
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking Judicial Fellows for a two-year term starting in Summer 2026. This position requires a Juris Doctor degree and involves providing legal research and writing support to judges across North Carolina, while fostering a commitment to justice and community safety

Job Summary

  • The Fellowship provides independent, confidential, and timely legal support for judges of the District and Superior Court benches.
  • Fellows conduct case-specific and generalized issue research, assist in drafting orders, and attend trials to provide real-time support.
  • The program employs attorneys who demonstrate academic excellence and serves staggered two-year terms to ensure continuity of workflow.

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The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking Judicial Fellows for a two-year term starting in Summer 2026. This position requires a Juris Doctor degree and involves providing legal research and writing support to judges across North Carolina, while fostering a commitment to justice and community safety.

Salary

Base: $69,010.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct legal research on various issues
  • Draft and proofread complex orders
  • Analyze facts laws rules regulations
  • Attend trials hearings status conferences
  • Provide independent confidential legal support

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrate academic excellence in law
  • Represent broad diversity of experience
  • Interact professionally with public officials
  • Work collaboratively to provide responses

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school
  • Valid NC driver's license or ability to obtain one
  • Active law license preferred but not required

Work Rights

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