Law Clerk: Hands-On Litigation & Mentorship

Josephson Dunlap; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling during the school

Full-time opportunities during summer

Mentorship and professional dev

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Josephson Dunlap, LLP in Houston, TX, seeks motivated law students for a hands-on law clerk role, working directly with attorneys on complex wage and hour matters. You will gain meaningful experience and mentoring as you sharpen research, writing, and litigation skills while supporting a busy employment litigation practice.

Strong academic performance and a collaborative mindset are essential; opportunities may lead to a full-time Associate or Briefing Attorney role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of law school (2Ls and 3Ls preferred; exceptional 1Ls will also be considered).
• Strong academic performance.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• A collaborative attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research on federal and state employment laws and procedures.
• Draft memoranda, research summaries, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Review client files, pleadings, discovery, and supporting evidence to become familiar with cases.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy by analyzing legal authority and issues.
• Review local court rules, standing orders, and judges' procedures.
• Assist with discovery, document review, and trial preparation.
• Prepare legal analyses and briefing on contested issues.
• Proofread and cite-check filings for accuracy and compliance.
• Attend strategy meetings and collaborate with litigation teams.

Skills

Strong academic performance

Excellent legal research

Excellent writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking in fast-paced litigation

Collaborative attitude

Education

Law school enrollment (2L/3L preferred)

Job description

Josephson Dunlap, LLP in Houston, TX, seeks motivated law students for a hands-on law clerk role, working directly with attorneys on complex wage and hour matters. You will gain meaningful experience and mentoring as you sharpen research, writing, and litigation skills while supporting a busy employment litigation practice.

Strong academic performance and a collaborative mindset are essential; opportunities may lead to a full-time Associate or Briefing Attorney role after graduation.