About This Role
This paid position offers aspiring legal professionals an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of legal areas. The Law Clerk will support attorneys in case preparation, research, and document management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, excellent research abilities, and a passion for the law.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support ongoing cases and projects
- Assist with drafting legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, contracts, and pleadings, ensuring accuracy and clarity
- Review and organize case files, documents, and evidence using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw
- Support attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, and client meetings through meticulous document review and case organization
- Manage data entry tasks related to case management systems, ensuring all information is current and accurately maintained
- Perform administrative duties including filing, proofreading, transcription, and maintaining organized records within the law office environment
- Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses as directed and assist with tracking case progress through project management tools
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of legal areas such as estate planning, environmental law, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), immigration law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, and litigation procedures
- Proficiency in legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Experience with legal case management software like iManage and PCLaw; familiarity with document review processes
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently using organizational skills and project management techniques
- Strong clerical experience including filing, data entry, document management systems operation, and administrative support tasks
- Effective communication skills with professional phone etiquette; ability to interview clients or witnesses confidently
- Knowledge of legal administrative procedures such as filing systems, document review protocols, and record keeping standards
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Important Details
- Employment type: contract or internship
- Work format: hybrid remote