What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Bar Law Clerk position at Daspit Law Firm?
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a diligent and motivated Post-Bar Law Clerk to join our legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in substantive legal work, closely mirroring the responsibilities of an Associate Attorney. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in personal injury law, contributing to meaningful casework while awaiting bar examination results and licensure.
The Daspit Law Firm is a mid-sized and fast-paced plaintiff’s firm with offices throughout Texas and in Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The Daspit Law Firm handles a wide variety of injury cases, including car accidents, construction accidents, oil field accidents, industrial accidents, plant & refinery accidents, and more. Daspit Law Firm offers frequent courtroom experience with the opportunity for courtroom appearances during all stages of litigation.
Key Responsibilities
· Legal Research and Writing: Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
· Case Preparation: Assist in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, including organizing exhibits, drafting witness questions, and summarizing deposition transcripts.
· Client Interaction: Participate in client interviews and maintain regular communication to provide updates and gather pertinent information.
· Document Management: Review, analyze, and organize medical records, discovery responses, and other case-related documents.
· Courtroom Assistance: Attend court proceedings to support attorneys and gain practical courtroom experience.
Position Requirements
· Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
· Recently sat for the bar exam (awaiting results or licensure).
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Candidates will be required to communicate with clients by phone, email, and in person.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Exceptional attention to detail.
· Legal research, writing, and editing skills.
· Candidates must be self-motivated, task-oriented, and capable of managing a docket with multiple cases.
· Strong organizational and time management skills are also required.
· Demonstrated interest in personal injury law is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: The compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience in the personal injury industry. Starting pay for this position is $25.00 per hour.
Work Location: In person inDallas, Texas.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter detailing interest in personal injury law and career aspirations.
- A legal writing sample.
Please submit your application materials either via really or to jcapps@daspitlaw.com with the subject line "Post-Bar Law Clerk Application – [Your Name]." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Daspit Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25
