Summer 2027 Law Clerk - EA
AI Summary
A law student supporting fiduciary litigation and trust & estate attorneys by organizing case files, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with estate litigation in an in‑office clerkship.
About this role
PJI Law, a boutique, busy, and fast-growing law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, is offering an enriching, full-time, in-office clerkship in the summer of 2027. This role presents both challenging and rewarding experiences for law students seeking to sharpen their legal skills. As a law clerk, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our fiduciary litigation attorneys and trust and estate administration team. If you're a law student eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical, real-world legal environment, this clerkship is for you.
Your duties as a Law Clerk would include:
- Assist in organizing and managing extensive case files related to the administration of trusts and estates.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings and transactional estate filings, under the supervision of an attorney.
- Conduct legal research using various resources to support case preparation and strategy.
- Work closely with attorneys and legal support team members on estate litigation cases.
Requirements:
- Enrollment as a 2L or higher in an accredited law school.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent research and writing abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and legal research software.
- In-office position.
- Full-time.
Benefits:
- $25.00 per hour.
- Work-from-home Mondays.
- Fun and growth-driven team events.
- Access to educational resources.
- Complimentary snacks and beverages.
- Free and convenient parking.
- A beautiful, new, and clean work environment.
To apply, please follow the instructions below. We will discard, without review, any applications that are not compliant with these instructions:
- Please email your application to careers@pjilaw.com and attach your resume in PDF format.
Thank you for taking the time to read this listing, and if you believe you would be a good fit for the position, we look forward to hearing from you!