A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
Newport Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $35 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Court record maintenance Law Writing skills Employment law Filing Client file management Legal discovery Real estate law Legal document sorting and filing Legal client correspondence writing Legal motion preparation Personal injury law Doctor of Law (JD) Schedule management Analysis skills Document review Court case file organization Law office experience Legal case management General & commercial litigation Personal injury litigation support Bar Entry level Pleadings filing assistance
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401(k) Health insurance U2U Law, P.C. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to join our Newport Beach office immediately. This is a full-time, in-person position offering hands-on experience across multiple practice areas in a fast-paced and collaborative law firm environment. Location 5000 Birch Street, Suite 9500 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Responsibilities The Law Clerk will assist attorneys and legal staff with: Conducting legal research and preparing written legal analyses Drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and other legal documents Reviewing and organizing case files, evidence, and discovery materials Assisting with litigation preparation, court filings, and deadline management Communicating professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties Supporting matters involving civil litigation, business law, real estate law, employment law, family law, personal injury, and other practice areas Performing additional legal and administrative tasks as assigned Qualifications Qualified candidates may include: Current law students who are available to work full-time Recent J.D. graduates California Bar applicants Candidates with strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills Individuals who are dependable, professional, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments Candidates who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Prior law firm experience and litigation experience are preferred. Proficiency in additional languages is preferred but not required. Position Details Full-time In-person Monday through Friday Immediate availability preferred
