Law Clerk - Civil and Domestic Relations Law Firm

Job Description Job Description A premier Las Vegas law firm is hiring law clerks to support with all aspects of civil litigation cases, including: drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, and more. This position is ideal for both law students and those with a J.D. This position can be either full-time or part-time. This position is ideal for a law student seeking to improve their writing skills. We are flexible and coordinate with law school schedules. Quality law clerk work may lead to an associate attorney job offer. Law Clerk Job Description: The Law Clerk will complement the firm's attorneys and will have opportunities to participate in all aspects of a case, including drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.), letters, disclosures, and more. The law clerk will also be assigned various research projects related to domestic relations, family law, and civil discovery. This is a great opportunity for a law student who is seeking to gain experience and further develop their motion writing skills. Attorneys provide consistent feedback to help law clerks continuously improve their legal writing. There is also an opportunity to attend court hearings, depositions, client meetings, etc., with attorneys. Law Clerk Job Duties: Writing the first draft of motions/oppositions with guidance from attorneys. Preparing pleadings in divorce, custody, child support, and guardianship cases. Writing legal memos or correspondence to opposing counsel or clients. Tracking and billing your time. Must maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential. Law Clerk Skills and Qualifications: Must be finished with (or finishing) at least your first year of law school. Family law experience preferred (though not required), such as taking a family law course in law school. Excellent grammar, writing, and computer skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Company Description Leavitt Law Firm is a premier family law practice in Las Vegas serving clients through divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, and estate planning matters. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalized legal services in a professional and supportive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr