Judicial Fellow

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Wake County, NC, United States
$69,010.00 - $69,010.00 py
On-site
Legal research and writing
Drafting legal documents
Case evaluation
The North Carolina Judicial Fellowship offers a two-year position for recent law graduates to provide legal support to judges, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and attending court proceedings. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a valid NC driver's license, with the fellowship set to begin in Summer 2026

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.

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The North Carolina Judicial Fellowship offers a two-year position for recent law graduates to provide legal support to judges, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and attending court proceedings. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a valid NC driver's license, with the fellowship set to begin in Summer 2026.

Salary

$69,010.00 - $69,010.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal research and writing
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Case evaluation
  • Independent and confidential support

Nice-to-have

  • Academic excellence
  • Diversity of experience
  • Timely and responsive legal interpretations

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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