NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Law Clerk 2026-2027
Freehold, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$67K/yr - $67K/yrNEOGOV is offering a judicial law clerk position with the New Jersey Courts, aimed at law school graduates seeking to launch their legal careers. The role provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the judicial process while working closely with judges and court personnel.
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Responsibilities
Gain practical experience by observing judicial proceedings, attending conferences, mediating small claims cases, and summarizing information for judges
Learn court administration and assist with emergent motions
Qualification
Required
Law clerks must have graduated from a law school approved by the American Bar Association by the time of their law clerk appointment
The Judiciary's law clerkship program is intended for recent law school graduates, which is defined as graduating within the last four years
Selected candidates will be required to provide an official, final law school transcript, not a photocopy, which includes the date of graduation from their law school at the time of hire
Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential
Preferred
It is helpful to have completed a course in mediation prior to the start of the clerkship
Under Court Rule, all trial court law clerks who will serve as mediators must first complete the Judiciary sponsored 12-hour mediation training or its equivalent
Applicants selected for clerkships can request a waiver from attending the Judiciary's training program at the start of the court term by providing documentation that confirms that they successfully completed an approved alternative dispute resolution course
Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedule - Enjoy up to four remote workdays per month with high-speed internet access and multifactor authentication.
Residency Flexibility - Law clerks are exempt from New Jersey’s residency law during their court term, and those serving a second clerkship in a higher court remain exempt.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Full-time state employees with 10+ years of service can apply for federal student loan forgiveness.
Health Benefits - Eligible to for comprehensive coverage for you and your eligible dependents through the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP).
Paid Time Off - Earn up to 15 personal and 15 sick days.
State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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