Law Clerk (Part-Time)

IGH ICW GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.; Carmel Point (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401K with company match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Learning support

Job summary

ICW Group in California is seeking a law student for a Workers’ Compensation legal assistant role to provide technical support to attorneys, conduct legal research, and draft documents. You will work under assigned attorneys to assist in court and trial related tasks.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and current law school attendance with passing grades; legal or insurance experience preferred. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint and litigation systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently attending an accredited law school with 2 semesters/3 quarters completed with passing grades.
• Legal or insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis and research functions for Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Drafts legal memos and briefs.
• Prepares motions and petitions as well as opposition/response to same.
• Analyzes and researches legal and factual issues.
• Secures documentation from employers and third parties to support litigation analysis.
• Develops templates involving legal motions and petitions.
• Assists in deposition and trial preparation and supports legal team throughout the entire litigation process.
• Researches and analyzes law sources to prepare draft memoranda, briefs or arguments for review, approval and use by attorneys.
• Communicate with clients, court staff, and law firms by telephone and written correspondence.
• May attend depositions, mediations, court hearings, and trials.
• Tracks and records time through litigation management system.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting memos

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law school in progress

Legal/insurance experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

PowerPoint

EAMS

Job description

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible. Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for the twelfth consecutive year in a row and for the 20th time overall as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this job is to assist the Workers Compensation legal department by providing technical support to attorneys, conducting legal research and drafting legal documents. This role will work under the supervision of assigned attorneys to assist in court and trial related research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs analysis and research functions for Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Drafts legal memos and briefs.
• Prepares motions and petitions as well as opposition/response to same.
• Analyzes and researches legal and factual issues.
• Secures documentation from employers and third parties to support litigation analysis.
• Develops templates involving legal motions and petitions.
• Assists in deposition and trial preparation and supports legal team throughout the entire litigation process.
• Researches and analyzes law sources to prepare draft memoranda, briefs or arguments for review, approval and use by attorneys.
• Communicate with clients, court staff, and law firms by telephone and written correspondence.
• May attend depositions, mediations, court hearings, and trials.
• Tracks and records time through litigation management system.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree required.
• Currently attending an accredited law school with 2 semesters/3 quarters completed with passing grades.
• Legal or insurance experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Interest in learning CA workers compensation litigation.
• Proficient use of a personal computer and skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint, EAMS, and litigation management systems.
• Knowledge and use of general office equipment such as scanners and copiers.
• Familiarity with business legal principles.
• Demonstrated experience working independently under minimal supervision, maintaining a strong work ethic, and exercising initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand legal materials.
• Ability to keep information organized and confidential.
• Ability to effectively present information, verbally and in writing, including English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Strong organizational abilities, time management, and aptitude for learning new skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete timely.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in an office and court environment and requires frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, scanner, and other standard office equipment.

EMPLOYMENT SPONSORSHIP

We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opportunity.

SALARY

The current range for this position is $29.80 - $46.99. This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work.

WHY JOIN ICW GROUP?

• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference
• You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging
• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match
• Bonus potential for all positions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%

JOB CATEGORY

Shared Services

At ICW Group we offer a work environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and celebrates success. Our team members are hands-on contributors who are given the opportunity to make an impact. It's our people who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today.

ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.