Judicial Fellow

Administrative Office of the Courts

Wake County, NC, United States
$69,010.00 - $69,010.00 py
On-site
Legal research and writing
Analyze legal rules and issues
Drafting orders and judgments
The Administrative Office of the Courts in Wake County, NC, is seeking Judicial Fellows for a two-year term starting in Summer 2026. The role involves providing legal research and writing support to judges, requiring a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and strong analytical skills

Job Summary

  • The North Carolina Judicial Fellowship provides independent, confidential, and timely legal support for the judges of the District and Superior Court benches of North Carolina.
  • Fellows conduct both case-specific and generalized issue research, assist in drafting orders, and attend trials and hearings to provide real-time, in-person support.
  • The Fellowship employs a central intake and assignment process, and Fellows work independently and collaboratively to provide quick, accurate, and comprehensive responses.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Administrative Office of the Courts in Wake County, NC, is seeking Judicial Fellows for a two-year term starting in Summer 2026. The role involves providing legal research and writing support to judges, requiring a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and strong analytical skills.

Salary

$69,010.00 - $69,010.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal research and writing
  • Analyze legal rules and issues
  • Drafting orders and judgments
  • Attend trials and hearings
  • Legal research tools

Nice-to-have

  • Academic excellence
  • Diversity of experience
  • Timely and responsive legal interpretations
  • Professional and tactful interaction

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Active law license preferred
  • Valid NC driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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