Law Clerk

Mullen Law Firm; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Mullen Law Firm is seeking a law clerk to support attorneys with research, writing, and trial preparation. You will draft pleadings, motions, and briefs, interview witnesses, and help manage deadlines while working closely with attorneys and paralegals.

The role emphasizes strong writing, communication, and attention to detail, with residency requirements limiting applicants to New Jersey or New York. This position offers exposure to federal and circuit filing requirements and real-world court

Qualifications

• Recent law school graduate or current law student with an undergraduate degree.
• Plan to take or have already passed state bar exam.
• Must have great writing skills and effective communication skills to participate in oral arguments effectively.
• Exhibit strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• One to two years of work experience in a legal environment.
• Only candidates who reside in New Jersey or New York will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the initial drafts of various documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses
• Interview witnesses, consult legal experts and communicate with clients in preparation for trial
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent information is accurate and deadlines and docketed properly
• Create legal memoranda outlining results of research to help plan the best strategy for success for court proceedings
• Perform legal research to confirm legal authority cited in briefs or other documents for attorneys and judges

Skills

Great writing skills

Effective communication skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Oral arguments

Education

Law degree or current law student with undergraduate degree

Plan to take or have passed state bar exam

Job description

Only candidates who reside in New Jersey or New York will be considered for this position. If you are a current law school student living in New Jersey or New York and have superb research and writing skills, we want to hear from you. Our law firm is looking for the next law clerk to help our attorneys shine. You will work closely with senior and junior attorneys, paralegals, and other law clerks in preparing legal memoranda, which will confirm or deny the citations in an attorney’s legal brief in an effort to prepare for trial. You will also have the opportunity to prepare subpoenas and motions, docket deadlines, and learn about filing requirements for both circuit and federal courts. Job seekers should be detail-oriented and have a strong commitment to ethics. If this sounds like you, reach out to us today!

Responsibilities

• Prepare the initial drafts of various documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses
• Interview witnesses, consult legal experts and communicate with clients in preparation for trial
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent information is accurate and deadlines and docketed properly
• Create legal memoranda outlining results of research to help plan the best strategy for success for court proceedings
• Perform legal research to confirm legal authority cited in briefs or other documents for attorneys and judges

Qualifications

• Recent law school graduate or current law school student with an undergraduate degree
• Plan to take or have already passed state bar exam
• Must have great writing skills and effective communication skills to participate in oral arguments effectively
• Exhibit strong work ethic and attention to detail
• One to two years of work experience in a legal environment
• Only candidates who reside in New Jersey or New York will be considered for this position.

Compensation: $25 - $40 per hour DOE