Law Clerk

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES, keep reading to find out how you can contribute to the success of Team USA! 

Here's a summary of responsibilities:

The Law Clerk supports and assists the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Legal Department. This opportunity will occur from May to September 2024 (exact dates flexible).

Here's how you'll have an impact:

• Perform research and write memos on legal matters.
• Support measures to protect the USOPC's intellectual property.
• Assist with National Governing Body and athlete issues involving the right to compete, compliance, anti-doping, athlete safety, disciplinary, commercial rights, and governance matters.
• Analyze, draft, and revise contracts.
• Assist in drafting policies and procedures to maximize operational efficiencies and provide legal guidance to the organization.
• Assist USOPC lawyers in carrying out the duties and functions of the Legal Department as needed. Subject matter areas may include marketing and intellectual property, labor and employment, dispute resolution, litigation, and legal operations.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctorate program, with an expected graduation date in December 2024 or later 
• Coursework demonstrating an interest in non-profit, corporate governance, dispute resolution, mediation, negotiation, contracts, intellectual property, and sports law.
• Some experience in a legal setting
• Passion for sport and the ideals of the Olympic & Paralympic Movement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Superior writing skills

Here are some things that will make you super competitive for this role:

•  Non-profit or sport environment experience preferred  

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Standard office equipment
• Microsoft applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Office environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building site
• Strong preference for a candidate willing to work hybrid based in Colorado Springs
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work:

• This is a hybrid role that will regularly work from both our Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters and remotely.

Here's some more information you need to know:

• Hiring Pay Range: $20.55 to $24.14 per hour.
• This full-time, temporary, non-exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week. 

Salary : $20 - $24