Law Clerk - Probate and Family Court -2027-2028

The application period will remain open through February 12, 2027. However, we anticipate reviewing applications as they are received. Qualified candidates who apply early may be considered for interviews before the application deadline. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.”

This clerkship term is from August 30, 2027 – August 25, 2028.

This is a posting to serve as a Probate and Family Court Law Clerk in courthouses located in either Metro Boston or Central West.

• Performing careful and accurate legal research and analysis, using both online and book resources
• Clearly and concisely conveying results of research and analysis to judges, orally and in writing
• Preparing well-written and error-free legal research memoranda, and drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, rationales, judgments and memoranda of decision
• Completing assignments in a timely manner and within deadlines
• Performing additional legal research and analysis and further review and revision of written work products as appropriate
• Discussing legal issues
• Attending hearings, portions of trials, and other courtroom proceedings, as needed
• Rotating among various Probate and Family Court locations every six months, as assigned by the Administrative Office of the Probate and Family Court
• Accurately and timely submitting all required administrative forms
• Maintaining law clerk offices and work areas, including updating pocket parts of books as necessary
• Performing related tasks as required

• Membership in the Massachusetts Bar and intent to practice law in Massachusetts
• Substantial legal research and writing experience, including prior experience as a judicial intern for a Probate and Family Court judge and/or participation on a law school journal
• Courses in probate and/or family law, research assistant positions, clinical placements, and prior work experience in the areas of probate and family law.
• Familiarity with legal research resources beyond Westlaw and Lexis
• Demonstrated commitment to government, public service, or access to justice

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Feb 2027 Eastern Standard Time

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