Law Clerk

Sinars Slowikowski LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Fitness center reimbursement

PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

AD&D coverage

Additional leave programs

Job summary

Sinars Slowikowski LLC in Chicago seeks a Law Clerk to support attorneys from inception through resolution. You will perform legal research, draft documents, manage case files, review records, assist with expert retention, and help with trial preparation under attorney supervision.

The role requires a current law student and a bachelor’s degree, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using court docket databases. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow attorney direction and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare motions, discovery, orders, etc.
• Case file management.
• Coordinate requests for records from physicians, medical facilities, SSA, and other sources.
• Review and analyze medical records and prepare summaries.
• Organize, maintain, and index case records and client files.
• Review and summarize deposition transcripts.
• Assist with expert retention and related coordination.
• Support trial preparation by organizing trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, deposition transcripts, and other materials.
• Conduct legal research on issues relevant to assigned cases.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current law student

Tools

Microsoft Office

PACER/LexisNexis

e-discovery tools

Westlaw/Relativity

Job description

Description

Sinars Slowikowski is seeking a Law Clerk to support attorneys in our Chicago office. Working under attorney supervision, the Law Clerk will assist with cases from inception through resolution, gaining experience in legal research, drafting, case management, records review, expert retention, and trial preparation.

Primary Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. Draft and prepare motions, discovery, orders, etc.
2. Case file management.
3. Coordinate requests for records from physicians, medical facilities, the Social Security Administration, and other sources.
4. Review and analyze medical records and prepare summaries.
5. Organize, maintain, and index case records and client files.
6. Review and summarize deposition transcripts.
7. Assist with expert retention and related coordination.
8. Support trial preparation by organizing trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, deposition transcripts, and other materials.
9. Conduct legal research on issues relevant to assigned cases.

These responsibilities are not exhaustive. The Law Clerk may be asked to perform additional duties to support the attorneys and firm, as assigned by their supervisor or manager.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow attorney direction and work collaboratively.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position may require lifting of 25lbs or less.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current law student.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience using court docket search databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, etc.).
• Familiarity with e-discovery, legal research, and trial software (Westlaw, NextPoint, Relativity, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits Overview: $55,000-$65,000 (DOE)

The compensation offered for this role will vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible employees may also receive bonuses and other forms of compensation, contributing to a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits offerings may vary by location.

In addition to monetary compensation, employees are provided with a robust selection of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans (two PPO options, a PPO with HSA, and an HMO, all provided by BCBSIL)
• Dental insurance plans (PPO and HMO options provided by Guardian)
• Vision insurance (PPO plan provided by EyeMed)
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (100% of the first 3% of salary deferral, plus 50% of the next 2%)
• Fitness center reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Additional leave programs

Eligibility Requirements:

Participation in certain compensation programs and benefits is subject to specific eligibility criteria, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, military status, or veteran status.