Pre-Law Clerk

Newmark • New York, NY

2d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Newmark is hiring a Pre-Law Clerk for a two-year program in its legal and compliance department. The role is designed for recent graduates who plan to attend law school and want hands-on experience before enrolling. The clerk will provide legal support and problem-solving to Newmark’s U.S.-based managers and real estate professionals, working alongside experienced attorneys on commercial real estate matters and receiving direct mentorship.

The position includes reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial real estate agreements; conducting legal research and preparing written materials; supporting dispute management and corporate transactions; and contributing to strategic projects. The clerk will use AI tools under attorney supervision to prepare and improve drafts, summaries, and correspondence, and will help develop reusable AI workflows and support adoption of new tools. The role is based in New York City and is hybrid, with four days onsite. The anticipated start is Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any major, completed or expected by May/June 2027.
• Plan to attend law school and interest in understanding the legal profession before starting.
• Interest in commercial real estate and in learning how real estate transactions come together from the legal side.
• Strong clear and precise writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information, including when working with AI tools.
• Interest in AI and ability to learn new software quickly; a technical background is not required.
• A builder’s mindset, including interest in making recurring tasks repeatable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in law, public policy, political science, philosophy, economics, data analysis, or computer science.
• Prior exposure to legal work and/or real estate.
• Experience using generative AI tools, including building a custom assistant, automated workflow, or personal or class project.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside attorneys to review, draft, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements, including brokerage, listing, engagement, confidentiality, and vendor agreements.
• Research legal questions and prepare memos, summaries, and correspondence supporting attorneys’ advice to the business.
• Support attorneys in managing disputes from first notice through resolution, including preparing correspondence, coordinating with outside counsel, and tracking deadlines and case materials.
• Assist with due diligence reviews, document organization, and transaction support for acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Take on special projects supporting the priorities of the legal department and the business, working with attorneys and business leaders.
• Use AI tools under attorney supervision to prepare first drafts, markups, summaries, and correspondence based on templates, standard positions, and precedent, then review and improve that work.
• Help design and refine reusable AI workflows for recurring tasks and help colleagues adopt new tools while tracking time saved and adoption.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• May be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives, including deferred cash and equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level