Law Clerk

Maryland State Bar Association – MSBA

Part-time remote law clerk supporting the Maryland State Bar Association’s Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland treatise. Conducting legal research, citation correction, and editorial work.

Posted 8/6/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, with a focus on adherence to Bluebook and style guidelines. Capable of providing editorial support and conducting thorough case research for legal publications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal ResearchLegal WritingAttention To DetailBluebook ComplianceLaw Review Experience

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Hard Skills

Case ResearchCite CorrectionEditorial TasksStatute ShepardizingPleading Causes Of Action

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Current 2L Law Student

Industry Keywords

Legal TreatiseStyle GuidelinesMaryland Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shepardize cases and statutes
Perform cite corrections
Ensure adherence to Bluebook and style guidelines
Conduct case research to identify new and relevant authorities
Provide direct support to volunteer authors of Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland, 8th Edition
Perform additional editorial and research tasks for the legal treatise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a current second-year law student (2L)
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent attention to detail
Law Review or law journal experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule accommodating law school demands
No work required during reading weeks or final exam periods
Long-term project with continued employment possible throughout remaining time in law school