Law Clerk

Bighornlaw; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Law Clerk to support their dedicated team of attorneys. This role offers an excellent opportunity for current law students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in legal services. You will assist in preparing cases for trial, drafting legal pleadings, and communicating with clients, all while honing your legal research and writing skills. Join a firm that prioritizes client relationships and ethical representation, and take the first step in your legal career with a supportive and dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Great writing and communication skills are essential for effective argumentation.
• Candidates should exhibit strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client files and ensure deadlines are properly docketed.
• Type drafts of legal documents like motions and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and write memoranda for court proceedings.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law School Student

Job description

Do you have a passion for serving real people and using your legal research and writing skills to benefit individuals? Do you have exceptional writing skills? We have an opening for a Law Clerk position! You will help prepare cases for trial, draft legal pleadings, speak with clients, and work closely with a dedicated team of attorneys.

Other job duties may include assisting attorneys with drafting documents such as subpoenas, motions, and pleadings, as well as coordinating with paralegals on court filings and calendaring important dates to keep files accurate. Your attention to detail and strong commitment to ethics will shine in your work product. If you’re a current law school student or recent graduate eager to work alongside legal professionals and jump-start your career in legal services, reach out today for consideration!

Responsibilities

• Maintain client files to ensure information is up-to-date and make sure deadlines are properly docketed
• Type the first drafts of legal documents, such as motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery requests/responses
• Interview witnesses, consult legal experts and communicate with clients in preparation for trial
• Conduct legal research to confirm cited legal authority for judges and attorneys
• Write legal memoranda specifying results of research in order to assist in determining the best course of action for court proceedings

Qualifications

• Candidates must have great writing skills and communication skills to be able to argue effectively
• Plan to take or have already passed state bar exam
• Current law school student with a bachelor’s degree or recent law school graduate
• Exhibit strong work ethic and attention to detail

Compensation

$30 - $35 hourly

The law firm focuses on representing people who have been injured. We are passionate about the service we provide and strive to clearly communicate and develop strong relationships with clients so that we can best represent them.