Research Assistant, School of Law (Open to current Law Students only)

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant, School of Law (Open to current Law Students only)

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Hiring Department:

School of Law

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 03, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

Purpose

Seeking a law student research assistant to support work in constitutional law, tort law, and civil procedure, averaging 5–10 hours per week. The role involves legal research and related academic support tasks for Professor Ronen Avraham.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research in the areas of constitutional law and civil procedure.

• Review and summarize case law, statutes, and secondary sources.

• Assist with drafting, editing, and citation checking for scholarly materials.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin as a law student

• Meet minimum eligibility requirements for student employment

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Ability to work April 6 to August 3, 2026

Salary Range

$19 per hour (1L, 2L)
$21 per hour (3L, LLM)

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard

• Work may be performed at the Law School or remotely at supervisor discretion

Work Schedule

• Must be available to work 5-10 of hours per week

• Position begins on April 6th and ends on August 3rd

• Most work can be completed independently on a schedule that the employee determines with oversight and direction regarding deadlines and deliverables

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Applications due by April 1

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to