Law Clerk

Law Offices of Dean Lloyd; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,240; Part time

Job summary

The Law Offices of Dean Lloyd is seeking a part-time Law Clerk/Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team in person, assisting a visually impaired attorney. This role offers hands-on experience supporting attorneys' business needs and growth toward full-time responsibilities.

You will work closely with the principal attorney on all cases, perform legal research, draft and review documents, and help manage client information.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal or legal field experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with legal research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Car not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to support proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Record and store client information
• Assist at court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings

Skills

Legal research

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a Law Clerk/Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs. This is an in-person position assisting a visually impaired lawyer, no remote work possible at this time.

This is a great opportunity to work with an established industry professional for hands-on experience as a law clerk, legal assistant, or paralegal. You will work closely with the principal attorney on all cases.

Regular office hours are M-F from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with additional hours available on an as-needed case-by-case basis. The applicant is expected to present during assigned regular office hours.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research to support proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Record and store client information
• Assist at court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Car not required but preferred

Job Type: Part-time with an opportunity to become Full-time

Hourly: $18.00 to $20.50 /hour