Law Clerk

Michael Sullivan & Associates; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) + Employer Matching

Bonus Opportunities

Remote Work Potential

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Program

Free Snacks & Beverages

Military Leave

Transit Access

Casual Dress Code

Job summary

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is seeking LAW CLERKS to support Attorneys across California offices. Applicants must reside in California and await results of the California State Bar exam.

You will assist in discovery, review medical records, attend depositions, and draft legal documents while collaborating with a team. The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under supervision or independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; awaiting California State Bar exam results.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with common software.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with or without supervision.
• Strong prioritization and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in discovery and litigation tasks.
• Review, summarize, and organize medical records.
• Attend depositions and take notes; prepare summaries.
• Conduct legal research and draft petitions, briefs, and other documents.
• Support Attorneys and legal staff with assigned tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you consider yourself the "best of the best?" Want to be a part of something truly unique? Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is setting the bar high with regard to the way it serves its clients and settles its cases. As a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense, we are changing the way that Workers Compensation cases are being settled in the State by setting new standards and impacting the way these types of cases are being resolved. The firm develops lasting relationships with its clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996. In addition, the firm publishes the highly respected "Sullivan on Comp" legal treatise and conducts live training seminars and webinars throughout the State.

As we continue to grow and expand the practice, we now seek LAW CLERKS to provide support to the Attorneys in all 10 of our California offices. *Applicants must reside in the state of California and be awaiting results for the California State Bar!

Specific duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• assisting attorneys in all areas of discovery and litigation
• reviewing and summarizing medical records
• attending depositions/cross examinations of doctors and taking notes/writing summaries
• legal research
• drafting petitions, briefs & other legal documents
• other assigned or guided tasks as may be needed to support Attorneys and legal staff

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must be awaiting California State Bar Exam results
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment with or without supervision
• Ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail and high quality are ESSENTIAL to the success of anyone in this role!

We offer a competitive salary, a casual environment, and a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, D ental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, 3 Weeks Starting
• 401(k) + Employer Matching after 1-year
• Bonus Opportunities for certain positions
• Employee Discount
• Potential to Work Remotely
• Employee Referral Program
• Free Snacks & Beverages
• Military Leave
• Ease of Access to Public Transit
• Casual Dress Code

ABOUT MICHAEL SULLIVAN & ASSOCIATES

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense for the Workers’ Compensation industry. We publish the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conduct live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996.

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. All candidates who are provided with an offer of employment must pass a background check prior to the first day of employment.

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.