LAW CLERK FOR SMALL FAMILY LAW FIRM

Job Description

Job Description

High volume and busy local family law litigation practice seeking a motivated individual for a full time law clerk position.

• Health Insurance Plan (available only for full time employees)
• Opportunity to Earn Competitive Compensation commensurate with experience 

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Law Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of our attorney to assist in management of cases and ensuring compliance with deadlines as well as preparation of documents, assist with client communication and providing support for preparation for trials. You will communicate with clients via telephone and email, draft correspondence, judicial council forms, stipulations, declarations, proposed orders and Judgment documents. Additionally, you will have to be responsible for assisting with management of deadlines relating to discovery, as well as assisting with preparation of written discovery responses, document review and sorting and propounding discovery demands. The ideal candidate is hardworking, has the ability to think critically, is detail-oriented, is committed to self improvement and motivated to maintain the firm's desired reputation for competence and professionalism. 

Responsibilities 

• Answer client calls and follow up to facilitate client input with respect to declarations, financial disclosures, etc.
• Provide general administrative support, including preparation of files for court, copying and sorting exhibits for trial, creating trial/hearing binders, etc. 
• Communicate with clients and witnesses 
• Use practice management software to calendar important dates, track client communication and follow up regarding written file memos
• Prepare case-specific documents, including Judicial Council forms and routine pleadings (e.g. notices)
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review, including scanning and digitally saving in an organized fashion all physical documents relating to a file
• Attend client meetings, court sessions and/or file review meetings and record important information

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, organization and critical thinking ability commensurate with college level performance, regardless of formal educational accomplishments.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license and have access to reliable vehicle
• Ability to maintain composure under stress 
• Ability and willingness to empathize with clients who are experiencing stress in their personal lives
• Strong and direct communication skills and WILLINGNESS to communicate with clients in a manner that balances compliance with Business and Professions Code, providing excellent customer service and reputational awareness
• A desire to learn and improve core competency in all areas required to succeed in the practice of family law litigation
• Comfortable using Windows based computers and word processing software
• Must be able to share office environment with a dog