Law Clerk
Join the NRC as a Law Clerk to support legal processes in regulatory matters.
Best for:Best for law students or recent graduates with strong legal research and writing skills.
Overview
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking a Law Clerk for its Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel. This role involves drafting judicial decisions, conducting legal research, and assisting during evidentiary hearings. The successful candidate will engage in case evaluation and development from inception to decision-making. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their legal knowledge and analytical skills through their academic achievements and writing samples.
What you'll do
- Draft judicial decisions and orders based on legal research.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support case evaluations.
- Prepare legal memoranda for internal use and hearings.
- Assist Licensing Boards during evidentiary hearings.
- Evaluate cases from their initial stages, including drafting rulings.
- Help conduct evidentiary hearings and draft decisions based on presentations.
Requirements
Degree required: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or LL.M. degree by June 2027
Language: English; proficiency in legal terminology required.
Instruction: English
- Strong legal research and writing abilities.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues.
- Demonstrated academic achievement in law school.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must pass drug testing and security clearance requirements.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Interested candidates should submit their application through the designated portal. Ensure all required documents are included, such as transcripts and a resume detailing qualifications.
- Resume
- Unofficial or official transcripts
- Writing sample
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