Litigation Law Clerk (0-5 yrs) – Fast-Paced Case Prep

Strategic Legal Practices; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parking

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Strategic Legal Practices, based in Los Angeles, seeks a full-time Law Clerk with 0-5 years of experience in a litigation firm. You will assist attorneys with document preparation, fact-finding, and case file management, and you must handle court filings, deadlines, and scheduling independently.

Ideal candidates have completed law school with strong drafting and research skills, and a capability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Lemon Law experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk must have graduated from law school.
• Excellent knowledge of formatting, filing and serving in state and federal courts.
• Ability to multitask and respect deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of assignments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, declarations, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other pleadings.
• Assist with drafting trial briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
• Proofread, format, and finalize legal documents to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Assist attorneys with deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witnesses.
• Prepare trial materials such as exhibits, evidence lists and motions in limine.
• Provide support before and during court proceedings by organizing relevant legal documents.
• Prepare, file, serve, and e-file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Calendar litigation deadlines and court appearances.
• Assemble and maintain client and case files (electronic and physical).
• Communicate professionally with clients, court clerks, opposing counsel and team.
• Perform legal, administrative and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

Strategic Legal Practices, based in Los Angeles, seeks a full-time Law Clerk with 0-5 years of experience in a litigation firm. You will assist attorneys with document preparation, fact-finding, and case file management, and you must handle court filings, deadlines, and scheduling independently.

Ideal candidates have completed law school with strong drafting and research skills, and a capability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Lemon Law experience is a plus.