Law Clerk

Law Clerks support the Deputy Attorneys General and paralegals by assembling and organizing information for legal documents; researching law; assembling case materials; writing reports and memoranda and assisting with special projects. Opportunities are available during the summer, as well as during the academic year.

Examples of Duties:

Prepares legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for legal forms and documents, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings. Researches law by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning, and trends using standard print texts and computers; preparing legal memoranda. Assembles case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence. Prepares for trial by preparing trial briefs, exhibits, subpoenas, evidence, and motions. Maintains calendar by entering and updating requirements, court dates, and meetings. Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading legal publications; maintaining personal networks. Enhances OAG's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Client Confidentiality, Client Contact Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Legal Compliance, Litigation, Administrative Writing Skills, Documentation Skills, Word Processing , Scheduling, Verbal Communication, Client Relationships Currently enrolled in an accredited law school. Excellent communication skills required , including the ability to relate effectively, both orally and in writing, to legal and non-legal individuals. Ability to identify , analyze, and resolve legal issues related to cases. Excellent legal research and writing skills, with emphasis on clear, persuasive legal analysis and writing. Organizational skills sufficient to handle a broad workload. Strong ability to multi-task. Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Westlaw.