Pre-Law Clerk

Cantor Fitzgerald • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pre-Law Clerk is a two-year role in Newmark’s legal and compliance department, providing legal support and problem-solving to U.S.-based managers and real estate professionals. The position is designed for recent graduates planning to attend law school who want hands-on experience before starting. The clerk will work with attorneys on commercial real estate contracts, legal research and writing, disputes, due diligence, and special projects, while gaining mentorship and exposure to the business of a global commercial real estate services firm.

The role also involves using AI tools in legal work. Under attorney supervision, the clerk will use AI to prepare and improve first drafts, markups, summaries, and correspondence based on templates and precedent. The clerk will help design reusable AI workflows, support colleagues adopting new tools, and track time saved and adoption.

The position is based in New York City and is hybrid, with four days onsite. The anticipated start is Summer 2027. The expected base salary is $70,000–$80,000 annually. The position includes a competitive benefits package and may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any major, completed or expected by May/June 2027.
• Plans to attend law school and wants to understand 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; technical expertise is not required.
• A builder’s mindset, including an 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 something with them, such as 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 advice attorneys provide to the business.
• Support attorneys with 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.
• Complete special projects supporting the legal department’s and the business’s priorities, working with attorneys and business leaders.
• Use AI tools to prepare first drafts, markups, summaries, and correspondence from templates, standard positions, and precedent, then review and improve the work under attorney supervision.
• Help design and refine reusable AI workflows 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
• Potential discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives, such as deferred cash or equity

What This Job Offers

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