Law Clerk

Sam Bernstein Law; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401(k)

FSA

HSA

ESTA (Earned Sick Time Act)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sam Bernstein Law is seeking a motivated second- or third-year law student to join our legal team as a Law Clerk. This position offers hands-on experience working alongside attorneys and supporting a variety of legal matters.

The ideal candidate will possess strong research, writing, and organizational skills and be eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced law firm environment. We offer hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation based on experience, 401(k), FSA, HSA, ESTA, and

Qualifications

• Must be a current law student (2nd or 3rd year).
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare written summaries and memoranda.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, case files, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Organize and maintain case-related documents and information.
• Monitor deadlines and assist with ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, clients, and outside parties.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings when appropriate.
• Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Second/Third-year law student

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented second- or third-year law student to join our legal team as a Law Clerk. This position offers hands-on experience working alongside attorneys and supporting a variety of legal matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong research, writing, and organizational skills and be eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct legal research and prepare written summaries and memoranda.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, case files, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Organize and maintain case-related documents and information.
• Monitor deadlines and assist with ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, clients, and outside parties.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings when appropriate.
• Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a law student to develop practical legal skills and gain meaningful exposure to litigation while working closely with experienced attorneys.

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k)
• FSA
• HSA
• ESTA (Earned Sick Time Act)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

A Note to Applicants

Every resume submitted for this position is personally reviewed by a member of our team — not by AI software. We value the time and effort you put into your application and ensure it receives thoughtful consideration.