What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk position at Claggett and Sykes Law Firm?
Job Summary:
The Law Clerk conducts legal research and analysis, prepare legal documents, compile case materials, and write reports and memoranda to prepare attorneys for trial.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand court rules (NRCP, EDCR, ADR, NAR, etc.)
- Understand the flow and phases of litigation
- Attend, watch and record court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitration
- Research and draft memos on various legal issues
- Draft complaints, petitions, motions, replies, discover, etc.
- Interview witnesses
Required Education and Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal, research and writing skills.
- Exceptional document management skills.
- Organized with strong conceptual and research skills.
- Ability to learn and operate firm management system
- Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent comprehension of the law.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bachelor of Law
- 2 years’ experience as a law clerk