High-Volume Trial Law Clerk – Ex Parte Focus

Strategic Legal Practices, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term, Long-Term Disability &Life

Paid Parking

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Compensation: $75-90k

Job summary

Strategic Legal Practices, APC in Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Trial Law Clerk to support a high-volume litigation team. The role emphasizes ex parte applications, trial continuances, and rapid handling of trial documents.

You will draft pleadings, assemble trial binders, manage deadlines, and coordinate with counsel while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Lemon Law experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• 0–5 years of litigation experience; trial-side experience preferred.
• Direct experience drafting ex parte applications for trial continuances and related stipulations.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing rules and e-filing procedures.
• Exceptional drafting, proofreading, and attention to detail across high document volume.
• Tech-savvy: proficient in Microsoft Office, document management systems, e-filing platforms, and trial presentation technology.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Lemon Law or consumer protection experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and serve ex parte applications for designations and continuances.
• Prepare stipulations to continue trials and for expert unavailability.
• Monitor ex parte deadlines and hearing calendars.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel on stipulated continuances.
• Serve as the primary trial support, assembling trial binders and exhibits.
• Draft trial briefs, proposed orders, and post-trial motions.
• Draft complaints, motions, declarations, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings.
• E-file and serve pleadings in California state and federal courts.
• Track litigation deadlines, trial dates, and statutes of limitation.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files; communicate professionally with clients and court staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tech-savvy

Effective communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

E-filing platforms

Trial presentation technology

Job description

Strategic Legal Practices, APC in Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Trial Law Clerk to support a high-volume litigation team. The role emphasizes ex parte applications, trial continuances, and rapid handling of trial documents.

You will draft pleadings, assemble trial binders, manage deadlines, and coordinate with counsel while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Lemon Law experience is a plus.