A law clerk conducts legal research and prepares the first drafts of legal documents, such as motions or briefs, based on their findings. This is to ensure that supervising attorneys or judges are reviewing accurate legal authority and to confirm or deny the citations in an attorney’s legal brief to prepare for trial. Law clerks also maintain client files, organize exhibits, and keep track of important deadlines by docketing dates. Additionally, they may interview clients or witnesses and assist in strategizing with senior attorneys to resolve cases efficiently. Law clerks are usually current law students in a clerkship program or recent law school graduates who typically work for a law firm or judge. Law clerk positions may be part-time or full-time.
Do you love legal research and writing and want to get paid for it? We have an opening for a law clerk position and we need top talent! You will research case law and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues, which will confirm or deny the citations in an attorney’s legal brief in an effort to prepare for trial. Other job duties may include assisting attorneys with drafting documents such as subpoenas, motions, and pleadings as well as coordinating with paralegals on court filings and calendaring important dates to keep files accurate. Your attention to detail and strong commitment to ethics will shine in your work product. If you’re a current law school student or recent graduate eager to work alongside legal professionals and jump-start your career in legal services, reach out today for consideration!
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