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) ---- Hiring Department: School of Law ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 03, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- 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 ---- 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. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. 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Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. 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