Clerkship Outreach Specialist
Harvard Law School Office of Career Services
The Harvard Law School Office of Career Services seeks a Clerkship Outreach Specialist to join our team monitoring the hiring status of judges for clerkship positions for our graduates. This is an hourly position with a maximum of 14 hours per week and without benefits. At least 8 hours per week are expected.
Work will be conducted remotely, but ideally candidates will live in the Boston area as occasional trainings and meetings are more easily conducted in-person. Applicants must reside in a state for which Harvard has a registered payroll: Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, or Washington.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Reviews online job database and interprets information there
- Calls and emails judges’ chambers to clarify and collect additional information
- Acts as representative of the Law School through such outreach
- Enters information into extensive Excel spreadsheets in standardized formats
- May be asked to prepare reports summarizing information
- Depending on qualifications and interests, may be asked to undertake other projects related to judicial clerkships
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; J.D. desirable
- Ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and accurately
- Demonstrated experience with great attention to detail
Additional Qualifications
- Experience with or other knowledge of the judicial clerkship application process preferred
- Experience with Excel preferred
- Expe working remotely desirable
- Strong work ethic, superb judgment, enthusiastic attitude
Additional Information
- Position is budgeted for one year, with the possibility of extension
- Hourly rate is $20.00
How to Apply
- Submit cover letter and resume through this posting. It would be helpful to know how this part-time position would fit into your schedule and whether you would be available year-round or need to take pauses for final exams or other seasonal obligations.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the goal of having someone ready to start in August or September.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in one of the following Harvard payroll states: Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, or Washington?
Work Location: Remote
