Law Clerk

iLead Law Group, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in New York is seeking a Law Clerk to support litigation attorneys with legal research, drafting, and case management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, with legal research skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents, and maintaining case files. The position requires enrollment in a J.D. or LLM program. The pay range is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local laws.
• Draft memoranda, legal briefs, motions, and supporting documents.
• Assist in preparing pleadings, discovery demands, and court filings.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and docketing entries.

Skills

Legal research

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled in or completed a J.D. or LLM program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis

PDF editors

Job description

iLead Law Group, P.C. is founded by some of the most experienced lawyers in the United States. Our team is composed of professionals with legal and other professional educational backgrounds from internationally renowned academic institutions. Many of our attorneys have work experience in major international cities such as New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kond, and Beijing. The partners have an average tenure of over 15 years. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and professional, providing high-quality legal services to various sectors of society, earning great reviews and high praise, and becoming senior legal experts with reputations in different fields.

iLead Law’s practice areas include finance and securities, large-scale civil and commercial litigation, immigration, trusts, intellectual property, IPO, M&A, and other complex cases, as well as personalized services for high-net-worth individuals worldwide. iLead considers clients as the most important partners and brings them maximum benefits through continuous improvement of service standards. With the support of a strong team of lawyers and global experts, it provides globalized and specialized services to clients and assists them in achieving their business dreams!

About the role

The Law Clerk will support the firm’s litigation attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including legal research, drafting, case preparation, motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, and administrative case management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local laws, cases, and regulations.
• Draft memoranda, legal briefs, motions, and supporting documents under attorney supervision.
• Summarize case law, statutes, and rules relevant to ongoing matters.

Litigation Support

• Assist in preparing pleadings, discovery demands, responses, subpoenas, and court filings.
• Help organize and review discovery, including document production and evidence analysis.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and case summaries.
• Assist attorneys during hearings, conferences, and trials as needed.

Case Management

• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and docketing entries.
• Prepare case status updates, summaries, and internal reports for supervising attorneys.
• Communicate with court clerks, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors as directed.

Administrative & File Management

• Organize case files (electronic and paper) in accordance with firm protocols.
• Assist with client communications, including scheduling, document collection, and follow-ups.
• Support litigation team operations and ensure compliance with firm processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in or completed a J.D. or LLM program; OR recent graduate awaiting bar results.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in-office in Manhattan.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal research platforms (Lexis), and PDF editors.

Preferred

• Prior experience working in a litigation department or law office.
• Familiarity with court filing systems (NYSCEF, EDDS, PACER).
• Experience with Clio or similar case management software.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and staff.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to high-quality work.

The pay range for this role is:

60,000 - 70,000 USD per year (Manhattan Headquarter)