Magistrate Judge Steve Dries Clerkship Available

One-year term clerkship in chambers of U.S. magistrate judge. Duties are split approximately 85/15 between civil and criminal law. Primary duties include legal research and drafting opinions in civil cases (employment discrimination, civil rights, business disputes, Social Security appeals, etc). Duties also include drafting reports and recommendation opinions in criminal cases (typically Fourth Amendment issues). Some limited administrative work (answering phone, etc.) is expected. Law clerks typically are able to maintain comfortable work/life balance. Chambers staff typically teleworks roughly two days per week.