Law Clerk for busy Personal Injury Law Firm

Scher and Scher Law Group, PA; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Scher and Scher Law Group, PA is seeking a Law Clerk to support attorneys with legal research, case preparation, document drafting, and daily handling of personal injury cases. The candidate should be detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining confidentiality.

The role focuses on drafting pleadings, summarizing medical and expert materials, and performing legal research.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and analytical capabilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing heavy document loads.
• Familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw or LexisNexis).

Responsibilities

• Draft initial pleadings, complaints, interrogatories, requests for production, and deposition outlines.
• Summarize medical records, bills, diagnostic imaging reports, and expert witness opinions.
• Perform cite‑checking and proofreading for court filings.
• Conduct legal research on tort law, statutes of limitations, and liability.
• Investigate accident facts, police reports, witness statements, and insurance coverage.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

ABA-accredited J.D. program (1L–3L) or recent graduate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

The Law Clerk will assist attorneys with legal research, case preparation, document drafting, and the day-to‑time management of personal injury cases. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast‑paced legal environment while maintaining confidentiality and providing professional support to attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft initial pleadings, complaints, interrogatories, requests for production, and deposition outlines.
• Summarize medical records, bills, diagnostic imaging reports, and expert witness opinions.
• Perform cite‑checking and proofreading for court filings.
• Conduct legal research on tort law, statutes of limitations, and liability.
• Investigate accident facts, police reports, witness statements, and insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABA‑accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program (1st, 2nd, or 3rd year) or a recent law school graduate.

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw or LexisNexis).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing heavy document loads.