Fulltime Litigation Law Clerk | Recent Law School Grad

Elevate Legal Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Law Clerk for a litigation role in Century City, CA, with a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000. The position is ideal for recent law school graduates, focusing on high-volume litigation support including document drafting, case tracking, and deadline management. Key skills include strong organizational capabilities and familiarity with court procedures. Experience with Salesforce and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills for managing complex litigation workflows.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with e-filing systems such as CM/ECF and PACER.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow distribution and delegate tasks to ensure productivity.
• Draft and review legal documents under attorney supervision.
• File legal documents in compliance with court deadlines.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Proven ability to handle high‑volume litigation workflows

Working knowledge of court rules and filing procedures

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Position: Law Clerk, Litigation | (Recent Law School Grads especially welcome to apply)

Salary Range: $75,000--$85,000

Overview

Elevate is partnering with a law firm client in Century City, CA to identify a talented law clerk to support high‑volume litigation matters. This role is integral to ensuring seamless workflow coordination, proactive deadline management, accurate court filings, and comprehensive case tracking across both state and federal proceedings. Recent Law School grads are especially welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow distribution and delegate tasks to ensure daily productivity targets and operational efficiency
• Monitor case intake, assess eligibility for delegation, and track progress across active matters
• Maintain and update trackers and Salesforce reports to provide real‑time visibility into case status, deadlines, and fee activity
• Oversee deadlines for hearings, dismissals, and post‑settlement procedures in state and federal courts
• Review court orders and newly filed cases to identify unique deadlines or risks and elevate as needed
• Draft and review legal documents, including stipulations and proposed orders, under attorney supervision
• Coordinate with opposing counsel to obtain approvals for joint filings and ensure timely submissions
• File legal documents in compliance with court rules, procedures, and deadlines
• Prepare and distribute status reports with case updates, upcoming deadlines, and recommendations
• Serve as a resource for team members on case status, deadlines, drafting, and filing processes

Qualifications

• Proven ability to handle high‑volume, deadline‑driven litigation workflows with strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and e‑filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF, PACER)
• Experience maintaining case trackers, reports, and deadlines using case management systems and spreadsheets

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar case management and reporting platforms
• Experience drafting legal documents such as stipulations and proposed orders
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills for tracking, reporting, and data analysis