Litigation Law Clerk — Hands-on Case Exposure (LA)

LA Business Personnel; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Business Personnel is seeking a law clerk to support its litigation team on active civil defense matters in Los Angeles. This substantive role involves working directly with associates and partners on live files, including research, writing, and case preparation through trial.

You will handle research, drafting, deposition review, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is enrolled in law school or a recent graduate; strong writing and citation skills are essential, with reliable in-person

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an accredited law school
• Strong legal research skills, including proficiency with Westlaw, Lexis, or comparable platforms
• Clear, precise legal writing with careful attention to detail and citation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and deliver under deadline pressure
• Professional judgment and discretion in handling confidential client information
• Reliable in-person attendance at the Los Angeles office

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on liability, damages, procedural, and evidentiary questions across a range of practice areas
• Draft internal memoranda summarizing research findings and recommended positions
• Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence for attorney review
• Cite-check and verify authority in filings before submission
• Summarize deposition transcripts and identify testimony relevant to case themes and defenses
• Review and chronologize medical records, employment files, and other voluminous productions
• Organize and analyze discovery materials, including document productions and written responses
• Assist in assembling exhibits and preparing materials for motions and trial
• Work directly with associates and partners on active matters from assignment through resolution
• Attend and observe depositions, law and motion hearings, mediations, and trial preparation sessions
• Participate in case strategy discussions and internal file reviews
• Support attorneys during trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit management

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Multitasking

Confidentiality

In-person attendance

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited law school or graduate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

LA Business Personnel is seeking a law clerk to support its litigation team on active civil defense matters in Los Angeles. This substantive role involves working directly with associates and partners on live files, including research, writing, and case preparation through trial.

You will handle research, drafting, deposition review, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is enrolled in law school or a recent graduate; strong writing and citation skills are essential, with reliable in-person