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The NFL legal department supports all of the NFL’s entities by providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues which include employment and labor relations matters and litigation management. The NFL Management Council is the division of the NFL legal department that negotiates and advises NFL clubs regarding the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and represents them in grievance arbitrations against the NFL Players Association.

The purpose of the Law Clerk program is to provide current law school students with excellent academic records and a demonstrated interest in labor law with a unique opportunity to observe and assist Management Council attorneys in their day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the administration of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and League Policies.
• Researching and drafting work product to aid attorneys preparing for fall grievance hearings.
• Non-player contract review and issue analysis.
• Various other spot projects and department initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Law school students currently enrolled in their second or third year.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and sharp analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Candidates should have an interest in Labor and Employment Law, Collective Bargaining and Litigation.

Travel

• None

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• This position is a part-time role requiring approximately 20 hours/week.
• This is a seasonal role.

Salary

$18.75—$18.75 USD

_The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

_ The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.