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Our law clerks do more than observe. Working under attorney supervision, you will participate in the lifecycle of real cases and develop practical skills that will prepare you for legal practice. We offer a comprehensive training program, ongoing mentorship, and the opportunity to grow with our firm.
What You'll Learn and Do Assist with drafting complaints, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents Review medical records, accident reports, insurance documents, and case files Help prepare trial, arbitration, mediation, and deposition binders Conduct legal research and prepare concise written analyses Assist with written discovery and document production Organize evidence, exhibits, medical records, and damages documentation Support attorneys with deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation Learn personal-injury case strategy from intake through resolution Gain exposure to both pre-litigation and active litigation matters Participate in structured training and receive feedback from experienced attorneys and staff What We're Looking For Current law student who has completed at least the first year of law school; 2L, 3L, 4L students are encouraged to apply Genuine interest in litigation, trial advocacy, or personal-injury law Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability Professional, dependable, and eager to learn Able to manage deadlines and multiple assignments Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced law-firm environment Able to work part-time from our Bridgeport office Why Join Bert McDowell Injury Law? We are building a program for law students who want to become capable, confident litigators—not simply add a line to their résumés. You will receive structured training, meaningful assignments, and exposure to the practical side of representing injured clients.
We are especially interested in candidates who want to establish a long-term relationship with the firm. Strong performers may be considered for expanded responsibilities and future opportunities as they progress through law school and begin their legal careers.
Compensation and Schedule $18•22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Part-time position In-person work at our Bridgeport office Schedule designed to accommodate law-school commitments How to Apply. Please submit the following through
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Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC
LAW CLERK PROGRAM PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION
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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
$122,658 / year median in Connecticut
+2% projected growth
Job Description
LAW CLERK PROGRAM
•PERSONALINJURY LITIGATION
Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC•5.0 Bridgeport, CT Job Details Part-time $18•$22 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Trial material preparation assistance Law Legal writing Writing skills Legal discovery Personal injury law Analysis skills Discovery preparation Document review Alternative dispute resolution Medical record review for legal cases Entry level Courtroom preparation Full Job DescriptionLAW CLERK PROGRAM
•PERSONALINJURY LITIGATION
Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC Bridgeport, Connecticut Part-Time | $18•22 per hour About the Opportunity Bert McDowell Injury Law is seeking motivated law students to join our Law Clerk Program in our Bridgeport office. This is a hands-on opportunity for students who have completed at least their first year of law school and want meaningful experience in personal-injury litigation.Our law clerks do more than observe. Working under attorney supervision, you will participate in the lifecycle of real cases and develop practical skills that will prepare you for legal practice. We offer a comprehensive training program, ongoing mentorship, and the opportunity to grow with our firm.
What You'll Learn and Do Assist with drafting complaints, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents Review medical records, accident reports, insurance documents, and case files Help prepare trial, arbitration, mediation, and deposition binders Conduct legal research and prepare concise written analyses Assist with written discovery and document production Organize evidence, exhibits, medical records, and damages documentation Support attorneys with deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation Learn personal-injury case strategy from intake through resolution Gain exposure to both pre-litigation and active litigation matters Participate in structured training and receive feedback from experienced attorneys and staff What We're Looking For Current law student who has completed at least the first year of law school; 2L, 3L, 4L students are encouraged to apply Genuine interest in litigation, trial advocacy, or personal-injury law Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability Professional, dependable, and eager to learn Able to manage deadlines and multiple assignments Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced law-firm environment Able to work part-time from our Bridgeport office Why Join Bert McDowell Injury Law? We are building a program for law students who want to become capable, confident litigators—not simply add a line to their résumés. You will receive structured training, meaningful assignments, and exposure to the practical side of representing injured clients.
We are especially interested in candidates who want to establish a long-term relationship with the firm. Strong performers may be considered for expanded responsibilities and future opportunities as they progress through law school and begin their legal careers.
Compensation and Schedule $18•22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Part-time position In-person work at our Bridgeport office Schedule designed to accommodate law-school commitments How to Apply. Please submit the following through