What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk/Associate Attorney position at WHITBECK BENNETT PLLC?
Description:
WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC is a national family law firm with a focus on domestic law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, education law, and mental health law.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and complete discovery.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings, files pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Communicate and obtain information, following up on delegated assignments.
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, etc.
- Consistent follow-up and ability to multi-task and effectively priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
