Law Clerk (Seasonal) Salary $19.22 Hourly Location Buffalo, NY Job Type Part-Time Job Number POSTING Department LAW Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date Continuous Fee $0.00 Description Benefits RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW. FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the Class An incumbent to this position performs legal research with a limited degree of professional judgment. Direct supervision is received from an Assistant Corporation Counsel or a designee and services are rendered on a part-time basis. No supervisory duties are exercised. Examples of work (Illustration Only) Provides legal research and information upon matters pending in the Department of Law; Prepares affidavits, briefs and other legal documents as needed; Assists in all legal matters such as hearings, trials, suits, injunctions, etc, as may be required; Performs legal tasks assigned by an attorney-at-law; Studies legal texts; Assists legal counsel in all matters; Performs related duties as required; Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Thorough knowledge of legal principles; Ability to perform legal research; Ability to apply principles, facts and precedents to legal problems; Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; Initiative; resourcefulness; good professional judgment; tact; courtesy; confidentiality; Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. Minimum Qualifications (A) Graduate of a recognized Law school; OR (B) Candidate must be a registered student in a Law school of recognized standing. Note: Proof of the above must be submitted at time of filing application. The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day. Our offerings include: Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental) New York State Retirement System Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members Flexible Spending Accounts Liberal holidays & vacation * Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential Employer City of Buffalo