Law Clerk (Part-Time)

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

Build Your Litigation Career While You're Still in Law School

Are you looking for more than a typical law clerk position?

At Josephson Dunlap, LLP, our law clerks work directly with attorneys on sophisticated litigation, gaining meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares them for successful careers after graduation.

As one of the nation's leading plaintiffs' employment law firms, Josephson Dunlap represents workers nationwide in complex wage and hour class actions, collective actions, and arbitrations. Our attorneys litigate cutting-edge employment cases involving unpaid overtime, employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, regular rate disputes, PAGA claims, and other workplace rights.

We're looking for motivated law students who are eager to develop their research, writing, and litigation skills while working alongside experienced trial attorneys.

Why Join Josephson Dunlap?

• Perform meaningful legal work from your first day
• Work directly with partners and experienced litigators
• Gain exposure to complex federal and state litigation
• Develop exceptional legal research and persuasive writing skills
• Observe depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials when opportunities arise
• Receive mentorship from attorneys invested in your professional development
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time Associate or Briefing Attorney position after graduation

What You'll Do

• Conducting legal research on federal and state employment laws, procedural issues, and emerging legal developments
• Drafting legal memoranda, research summaries, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Reviewing client files, intake materials, pleadings, discovery, and supporting evidence to become familiar with assigned cases
• Assisting attorneys with case strategy by identifying relevant legal authority and analyzing complex legal issues
• Reviewing local court rules, standing orders, and individual judges' procedures
• Assisting with discovery, document review, and trial preparation
• Helping prepare legal analyses, position statements, and briefing on contested legal issues
• Proofreading and cite-checking legal filings to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Attending attorney strategy meetings and collaborating with litigation teams on active cases

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Law Review, Journal, Moot Court, or Mock Trial experience
• Judicial internship or externship experience
• Prior legal internship or clerkship experience
• Interest in litigation, employment law, or class action practice

What You'll Gain

Previous wage and hour experience is not required.

• Our goal is to provide an experience that bridges the gap between law school and legal practice. You'll leave with:
• Practical litigation experience on complex cases
• Advanced legal research and persuasive writing skills
• Mentorship from experienced litigators
• Exposure to federal and state court practice
• Professional relationships that will support your legal career
• The opportunity to earn a full-time position with the firm after graduation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation: $20-$23 per hour, based on experience and academic standing
• Flexible scheduling during the academic year
• Full-time opportunities during summer and school breaks
• Mentorship and professional development
• Opportunity for long-term career growth with the firm

Start Building Your Career Today

At Josephson Dunlap, we believe the best lawyers are developed through meaningful experience, close mentorship, and challenging legal work. As a Law Clerk, you'll contribute to significant litigation while building the skills and confidence needed for a successful legal career.

If you're ready to gain real-world litigation experience and make an impact while still in law school, we'd love to hear from you.

All inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.

We are hiring immediately.