Religious Liberty Clinic Legal Assistant

Founded in 1842, the University of Notre Dame is a leading American research university that offers a distinctive voice in higher education. As a Catholic institution with a strong tradition of faith and intellectual inquiry, Notre Dame is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the common good.

Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, the University is home to a vibrant campus community of students, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and advancing the University’s mission to be a force for good in the world. With world-class facilities, renowned academic programs, and a deep commitment to innovation and ethical leadership, Notre Dame provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace for those who seek to make a meaningful impact.

The Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic is a teaching law practice that educates, forms, and trains Notre Dame law students as they work to defend religious freedom for all people. Under the guidance of Law School faculty and staff, students work on a broad variety of legal matters to promote religious freedom on behalf of individuals and organizations of all beliefs, both domestically and abroad. The Clinic represents clients from all faith traditions to promote not only the freedom for people to hold religious beliefs but also their fundamental right to express those beliefs and to live according to them.

The Religious Liberty Clinic is seeking to hire a Legal Assistant who will provide administrative, clerical, paralegal, and receptionist support for the Clinic. The Clinic functions as both an active law office and an academic teaching unit of the Law School. The Legal Assistant will support the Director, Managing Attorney, Staff Attorneys, Legal Fellows, and students who work in the Clinic representing clients. The Legal Assistant will perform paralegal and case management tasks, including formatting, citechecking, and proofreading legal documents, filing pleadings through electronic court filing systems, and maintaining the Clinic’s case-management system. The Legal Assistant will handle client and other correspondence, help maintain the Clinic’s financial records, and provide support for Clinic events. The Legal Assistant will also provide general administrative and receptionist support for the Clinic. 

For full consideration, all candidates must submit a resume and cover letter with their application.  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• Experience: 3 to 4 years (preferred)
• Skills:• Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge or ability to learn how to file pleadings and other legal documents
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Google Drive and associated programs
• Paralegal Certificate and a Notary Public Commissioner (preferred)
• Experience working in a law firm or other legal office (preferred)

• Positive attitude 
• Supportive of mission of Religious Liberty Clinic, Law School, and University

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application. 

Pay range: Up to $55,000, commensurate with experience

Please submit your application by May 31.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.