Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Summary:      

• A faculty of Law, Cardozo seeks a law school student or graduate to assist in academic research. 

Position Responsibilities:

• The Research Assistant will be expected to cite, check, and proofread the manuscript, interface with court clerks, librarians, and archivists, and perform legal and historical research assignments. The Research Assistant should be familiar with legal research and Excel spreadsheets.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Law school student or graduate

Salary Range: 

$16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Application Instructions:

• A resume with a cover letter is required

About Us:       

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is a leader in legal education, located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. The law school is renowned for its program in intellectual property, which includes the FAME Center for Fashion, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Law. Cardozo Law has a long tradition of public advocacy and is the birthplace of the Innocence Project and the home of our Center for Rights and Justice.  Cardozo offers a world-class faculty and encourages creative thinking and innovation in the legal profession. Cardozo provides students with a strong foundation in legal theory combined with practical hands-on experience in a variety of areas including criminal law, civil rights law, and business law. The school prides itself on creating a vibrant and warm community for faculty, staff, and students.

A division of Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law School offers an excellent compensation package and a broad range of employee benefit plans. The law school is a secular institution within a religious university and welcomes people of all religions, ethnic backgrounds, races, and sexual identities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.