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Law Student Research Assistant at Judicial Branch

Position Overview

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Compensation: $20 - $22/hr

Position: Entry

Type: Job

Practice Area: General Practice

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 27, 2026

Deadline: May 26, 2026

Job Description

Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis; Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills; and Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively. Summer law student research assistants are asked to commit to at least eight weeks of employment for 30 to 39 hours per week. Spring and fall semester law student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week. Law student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis; Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills; and Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively. Summer law student research assistants are asked to commit to at least eight weeks of employment for 30 to 39 hours per week. Spring and fall semester law student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week. Law student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

About This Role

Judicial Branch - Agency Wide is seeking a Law Student Research Assistant to join their General Practice team at the Entry level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

$20 - $22/hr

Practice Area

General Practice

Position

Entry

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Judicial Branch - Agency Wide Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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Law Student Research Assistant