Part-Time Law Clerk

NM Law, APC; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

NM Law, APC is seeking a motivated second- or third-year law student to join as a part-time law clerk for ~15 hours per week.

You will support attorneys with law clerk and file clerk responsibilities, including legal research, drafting memoranda, and organizing client files. The position offers hands-on experience in a professional firm with flexible scheduling around classes.

Qualifications

• Current 2L or 3L law student in good standing.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail with discretion for confidential information.
• Interest in trusts and estates and/or business transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on trusts, estates, and business law issues.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing estate planning documents, trust administration materials, and business transaction documents.
• Prepare correspondence and summarize client files for attorney review.
• Organize and maintain client files (physical and electronic).
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

2L/3L student status

Job description

We are seeking a motivated second- or third-year law student to join our team as a part-time law clerk for approximately 15 hours per week. You will gain hands‑on experience in a professional law firm by supporting our attorneys and staff with both law clerk and file clerk responsibilities.

Compensation: $15 - $25 hourly

Qualifications

• Current second- or third-year law student in good standing
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Interest in trusts and estates and/or business transactions preferred
• Availability for approximately 15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule around classes

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda on trusts and estates and business law issues
• Assisting with drafting and reviewing estate planning documents, trust administration materials, and business transaction documents
• Preparing correspondence and summarizing client files for attorney review
• Organizing, maintaining, and updating client files, both physical and electronic
• Providing general administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed