Law Clerk

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and writing support to Administrative Law Judges
• Review submissions, exhibits, and legal arguments across tribunal matters
• Draft legal memoranda, reports, recommendations, and memorandum decisions
• Proofread and cite check draft decisions and publications
• Conduct pre-trial settlement conferences when designated
• Maintain an organized docket and meet assignment deadlines
• Communicate with attorneys, agency representatives, and pro se respondents
• Support newsletters, case summaries, and legal research databases

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility under court rules
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Familiarity with statutory, regulatory, and case law analysis
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines

About the Company

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the city’s central administrative law court. It handles a wide range of matters and supports mediation, restorative justice, and judicial training.