Legal Education - Research Assistant, Paid Legal Intern (Part-time)

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security.  The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI.  Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 
 

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job: 

• Paid Legal Interns will conduct research and memorialize their findings in writing, generally in the areas of legal education, higher education, and higher education accreditation. 
• This work will help to inform various aspects of accreditation standards and policy work done by the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar as well as the Section’s governing Council.  

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Work with attorneys in the Managing Director’s Office of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, providing research assistance and creating memos, bibliographies or other work product detailing research findings in the areas of legal education, higher education, and higher education accreditation.  
• Work independently and with minimal supervision on multiple research projects.
• Accept and complete assigned projects from multiple attorney staff members, adhering to varying deadlines for multiple projects.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience: 

• Currently enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong research skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
• Ability to multitask. 

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience: 

• Interest in legal education, higher education, or higher education accreditation.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical work environment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job: 

• None. Remote position