Part-Time Law Clerk - Modern Legal PC (Fresno)

SJCL; Fresno (CA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Modern Legal PC is seeking an in-office Law Clerk to work closely with the attorney and gain valuable civil litigation experience. The position is paid and offers clinical units for students earning elective credits.

The firm is open to Certified Law Student participation at the attorney's discretion, and scheduling will accommodate class schedules, finals, and study hours.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess excellent writing and legal analysis skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and stay well-organized.

Aufgaben

• Drafting and responding to discovery.
• Preparing discovery plans.
• Drafting law and motion papers.
• Drafting demand letters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda.
• Assisting with trial preparation.
• Other drafting/projects as directed by attorney.

Kenntnisse

Legal writing

Legal research

Drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Organized

Ausbildung

Law student enrolled

Jobbeschreibung

Modern Legal PC is a civil litigation firm, focusing on real estate and business law, owned and operated by SJCL alumni with an opening for an in-office Law Clerk. The position is paid and qualifies for clinical units for those students seeking to fulfill elective requirements.

The position will work one-on-one with the attorney and gain invaluable civil litigation experience. The Firm is open to participating in the Certified Law Student program for qualified candidates at the attorney's discretion. The position is in-office, and scheduling will be flexible to accommodate the candidate's class schedule, final examinations schedule, and study hours.

The position's duties will include: (1) drafting and responding to discovery, (2) preparing discovery plans, (3) drafting law and motion papers, (4) drafting demand letters, (5) conducting legal research and preparing memoranda, (6) assisting with trial preparation, and (7) other drafting/projects at the attorney's direction.

Qualified candidates must possess excellent writing and legal analysis skills, good communication and problem-solving skills, good grammar skills, the ability to follow specific instructions, attention to detail, and be well-organized. Applicants who have completed or are enrolled in Evidence are preferred.