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Job Description
Job Description
GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C. – LAW CLERK
Full or Part-time position
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JOB SUMMARY as a Law Clerk , you will research substantive issues of federal and state law, draft legal memoranda, and pleadings, and be able to attend court proceedings with attorneys. In addition, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to :
- Assist with all legal research, draft research memorandums for attorney review
- Document account / file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies into the Firm’s system of record.
- Draft correspondence, including correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and the court
- Draft and generate motions and pleadings for state and federal court matters, including complaints, replies to counterclaims, discovery requests and responses, motions for summary judgment, motions for default, etc. for attorney review.
- Monitor litigation files to final adjudication.
- Draft settlement agreements, stipulations, and confessions of judgment
- Review contracts for relevant provisions and assist attorneys in recommendations for legal action
- Assist with trial preparation, depositions, mediation and arbitration.
- Assist Attorneys in preparing files for court, depositions mediation and arbitration
- Attend observe court hearings with attorneys as available to see process.
- File documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filing methods, as applicable
- If applicable, communicate with clients, as needed, regarding contested litigation matters.
- Perform general clerical duties as needed.
- Maintain a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude
- Demonstrates the Firm’s Core Values.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
COMPETENCIES
TRAVEL – This position requires up to 0-5% travel. Travel excludes local commute.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GET TO KNOW US Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (hereinafter “Gurstel” or “Firm”) is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.
CULTURE At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity . We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.