Yale University

Law Clerk

Yale University

Sterling Law Bldgs.Part timePosted Aug 4, 2026

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Position Focus: Legal research for former Dean and Federal Judge Guido Calabresi. Required Skill/Ability 1: : Ability to use electronic and hard copy source materials for legal research, including Westlaw and Nexus/Lexis. Required Skill/Ability 2: : Proven ability to write legal briefs and opinions. Ability to conduct extensive legal research.

Required Skill/Ability 3: : J.D. required. Admission to the bar within one year from date of hire. Job Description Job Posting Date 07/07/2026 Job Category Temporary/Casual Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade No Grade Compensation Grade Profile Hourly Hourly Range Time Type Part time Duration Type Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term) Work Model On-site Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities.

These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

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