Law Clerk

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal support for NASW’s Legal Defense Fund through activities such as: 

• Researching and preparing articles and other guidance for members on emerging legal and social policy topics.
• Assisting in researching and planning webinars on key practice-related areas.
• Drafting comments on proposed regulations impacting social work practice.
• Researching and drafting analyses regarding federal and state legislative and policy issues affecting social work practice.  
• Attending team meetings and engaging in discussions to offer legal perspectives and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student in an accredited law school (3L).
• Strong interest in nonprofit law, social justice, and advocacy.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or strong interest in social work a plus.

Work location:

This role is based out of our Washington, DC office but the law clerk may choose to work remotely with attorney supervision. This is a part-time position working 10-15 hours per week. This position is entitled to our 401(k)-retirement benefit plan.

Duration: Fall Semester with possible renewal for Spring Semester

Benefits:

• Work under close supervision of experienced legal professionals in a supportive environment.
• Impactful contribution to the field of social work and promote positive change.
• Experience working in an in-house legal environment.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.

Deadline: We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you have questions, please contact Sade Givens at sgivens.nasw@socialworkers.org. 

We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated law student to our team!