Law Clerk - Cuttone & Associates (Fresno)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A law school in California seeks part-time law clerks to assist civil litigators in business and real property cases. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting legal documents, and participating in meetings with clients. Candidates should be organized, disciplined, and possess strong research and writing skills. This opportunity could develop into a full-time position, making it ideal for motivated law students looking to gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong research and writing capabilities.
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience in civil litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues.
• Draft motions, complaints, and discovery requests for attorney review.
• Participate in attorney/client meetings and gain trial experience.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Second, third or fourth year law student

Job description

Busy firm seeking second, third or fourth year student(s) to fill a law clerk position working with an experienced civil litigator whose practice consists of business and real property civil litigation cases and transactional work. The position requires the candidate to handle preparing motions, discovery, research, trial preparation and investigation duties as well as interacting with clients. The candidate must be a highly skilled at research and writing, well organized and sensitive to a fast-paced work environment where there are multiple deadlines. The position will begin as part time and may advance to full time.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues
• Draft motions, complaints and discovery requests for attorney review
• Participate in attorney/client meetings; law and motion; and trial experience for Certified Law Clerks.

Applicant must be disciplined and organized, be a team player and have good people skills.