Law Fellowship - Superior Court

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

439d • Remote

About The Position

The Superior Court is seeking entry-level attorneys for its Fellowship Program, designed for graduating law students and recent graduates. The program aims to provide hands-on experience in legal research and writing while assisting the Justices of the Superior Court. Law Fellows will engage in a variety of civil and criminal matters, working closely with experienced Research Attorneys. This position is a potential pathway to permanent Research Attorney roles, with a commitment to a term of at least one year, ending in August 2026.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school as of the start of the Fellowship.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills, using both online and book resources.
• High professional and ethical standards.
• Ability and willingness to travel to courthouses in the Commonwealth as assigned.
• Experience and knowledge in using personal computers, including Microsoft Word and legal research services such as Lexis and Westlaw.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize, and complete simultaneous assignments from various judges.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently while maintaining productivity and demonstrating good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and otherwise complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a professional setting, including judges, managers, court staff, and other law fellows.
• Genuine commitment to serving the full term of the Fellowship.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial legal research and writing experience, including current or prior judicial clerkship or internship experience, particularly in the Massachusetts or federal court systems.
• Membership in the Massachusetts Bar as of the start of the Fellowship, or currently applying for membership.
• Familiarity with legal research resources beyond Westlaw and Lexis.
• Demonstrated commitment to government or public service, particularly within the Judicial branch.

Responsibilities

• Assist judges in matters before the court by attending motion hearings, trials, and other courtroom proceedings as needed.
• Discuss legal issues with judges.
• Perform careful and accurate legal research and analysis using both online and book resources.
• Clearly and concisely convey results of research and analysis to judges, orally and in writing.
• Prepare well-written and error-free legal research memoranda, bench memoranda, and draft decisions.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner and within deadlines established by judges.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Benefits

• Hybrid office/remote work policy under the Trial Court's remote work pilot program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed