Law Clerk
What they do
- Assist and counsel lawyers and judges on their primary duties.
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for specific cases.
- Conduct extensive legal researching and analysis.
- Prepare memoranda and briefs with accurate information on specific cases.
- Provide assistance prior and during a court proceeding by preparing for a case and examining the related legal documents.
- Ensure that related case documents are properly ordered and available.
- Attend court sessions in order to listen to and record critical information.
- Supervise the work and activities of courthouse interns.
- Maintain and update law libraries, literature and documentation.
- Perform basic courtroom duties.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments and meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law (essential).
- Two years of work experience in a legal environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
- Fantastic document management skills.
- Organized with strong conceptual and research skills.
- Flexible schedule with a commitment to attendance.
- 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.