In-House Law Clerk – Litigation & Research

Liberty Mutual Insurance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Group in Los Angeles seeks a Law Clerk to support in-house litigation matters. You will assist attorneys with research, drafting, and case development, and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials to gain practical exposure to litigation practice.

The role emphasizes strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. JD students in good standing are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor program and entering your second or third year at the start of the program.
• You have an interest in litigation, insurance law, civil practice, or related areas of legal work.
• You bring strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• You have strong attention to detail and can organize and evaluate complex information.
• You bring strong communication and organization skills and can manage multiple deadlines.
• You are curious, eager to learn, and receptive to coaching and feedback.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis is a plus.
• Coursework or internships in clinics, moot court, law review, or related settings are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with drafting legal memoranda, briefs, motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other documents.
• Conduct legal research using electronic and other resources.
• Review case files, deposition transcripts, and materials to identify relevant facts and issues.
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and research findings for attorney review.
• Support discovery and other case-development activities.
• Assist with deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation and attend to observe proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor candidate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Liberty Mutual Group in Los Angeles seeks a Law Clerk to support in-house litigation matters. You will assist attorneys with research, drafting, and case development, and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials to gain practical exposure to litigation practice.

The role emphasizes strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. JD students in good standing are encouraged to apply.