A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.  Resumes submitted without cover letters will not be considered.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Office Editorial Assistant to support our continuing legal education programs. This role offers a unique opportunity for those seeking to enhance their legal research and writing skills while gaining hands-on experience in a professional team environment.  This position not only allows for skill enhancement but also provides networking opportunities with Michigan lawyers, making it a valuable experience for aspiring legal professionals.

Perform law clerk duties, including: light legal research; communicating with staff and volunteer lawyers; preparing outlines of educational offerings; reviewing and editing transcripts of educational offerings; preparing and maintaining project spreadsheets. Other clerical duties as assigned.

95% - Provide assistance to the Director of Publications and Online Resources and staff attorneys in the development and maintenance of online resources:

• Perform light legal research and procure and sort data as assigned to support educational offerings.
• Communicate effectively with and assist staff and volunteer lawyers 
• Prepare comprehensive outlines of educational offerings for various programs.
• Review and edit transcripts of educational offerings to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Prepare and maintain project spreadsheets to track progress, deadlines, and budget goals.

5% - Assist with other clerical duties as assigned to support the department

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
• Pending applications to one or more ABA accredited law schools
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to carefully follow directions.
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility in working hours, generally 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday, with the possibility of working in 2-4 hour blocks.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.