Law Clerk: Trial Prep & Case Research

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Hawkins Parnell is seeking a Law Clerk to join an established legal defense team. The successful candidate will work directly with our attorneys to prepare cases for trial, will be involved in fact‑finding projects, and will perform other direct support functions to case teams. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping meet our clients' needs. Please only apply if you are a current law student.

HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long Term Disability and Profit Sharing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with preparation of motions, pleadings, declarations, subpoenas, and trial documents, including witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders
• Drafting discovery requests/responses and analyzing co‑defense discovery to develop trial defenses
• Investigating relevant case facts, analyzing data, and organizing information and findings
• Organizing and maintaining documents and coordinating document production
• Maintaining communication with clients and updating the client files
• Serving as a liaison between the trial team and third parties such as witnesses, experts, clients, vendors, and courtroom personnel

Requirements:

• Demonstrates initiative and self‑direction
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Experience with MS Office suite

Practice Areas:

• Appellate
• Bad Faith and Coverage
• Banking & Finance
• Business/Commercial
• Construction
• Employee Benefits & ERISA
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
• Labor & Employment
• Legal Malpractice
• Long Term Care & Assisted Living
• Medical Malpractice
• Municipal Liability
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Professional Negligence
• Toxic Tort and Environmental
• Transportation

Hawkins Parnell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.