Law Clerk

Rausch Sturm LLP; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rausch Sturm LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Law Clerk to support a high-volume litigation team. This role involves drafting discovery, reviewing court documents, and summarizing case activity to help attorneys make faster decisions and keep cases moving efficiently.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a Paralegal certificate, along with 1-2 years of experience in a litigation environment. The position is office-based and demands strong legal writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with civil litigation processes and procedures is required.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills are essential for drafting and summarization tasks.
• Exceptional focus on detail to manage high-volume work without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment.
• A proactive and responsive mindset to identify issues early in the litigation cycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare discovery responses using established templates.
• Thoroughly review pleadings and court documents for compliance.
• Prepare concise case summaries identifying key legal issues.
• Run reports related to case status and deadlines.
• Identify and escalate procedural risks to attorneys.
• Maintain high accuracy in a production-oriented environment.
• Assist during high-volume periods to support workflow.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Writing & Analysis

Attention to Detail

Efficiency

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal certificate

Current enrollment in an ABA-accredited Law School (JD candidate)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Law Clerk to support a high-volume litigation team. Reporting to the Managing Attorney, this role is designed for someone who can step in where needed—drafting discovery, reviewing court documents, summarizing case activity, and helping attorneys stay ahead of deadlines and risk. The Law Clerk will be a reliable extension of the legal team, not just completing tasks but helping attorneys make decisions faster and keeping cases moving efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Discovery Drafting: Prepare discovery responses, including Requests for Admissions (RFAs), Requests for Production (RFPs), and Interrogatories, using established templates and attorney guidance.
• Document Review: Thoroughly review pleadings, court orders, and filings from opposing counsel to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Case Summarization: Prepare concise case summaries, identifying key legal issues and summarizing case activity for attorney review.
• Reporting & Compliance: Run and summarize reports related to case status and deadlines to ensure no critical dates are missed.
• Risk Escalation: Identify and elevate problems or gaps, such as missing documents, evidentiary issues, or procedural risks, providing attorneys with clear and actionable summaries.
• Production Excellence: Maintain high accuracy in a production-oriented environment, ensuring work requires minimal revisions.
• Workflow Support: Assist during high-volume periods to support workflow consistency and operational efficiency.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Legal Expertise: Familiarity with civil litigation processes and procedures is required.
• Writing & Analysis: Strong legal writing and analytical skills are essential for drafting and summarization tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on detail to manage high-volume work without sacrificing quality.
• Efficiency: Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactivity: A proactive and responsive mindset, with the ability to identify issues early in the litigation cycle.

Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, a Paralegal certificate, or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited Law School (JD candidate).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a litigation environment or equivalent academic/clerkship experience.
• Must be resourceful, collaborative, and able to communicate complex legal issues clearly to attorneys.

Work Environment

The position is a 100% in-office based position.