Law Clerk
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Job Overview 

Our Legal firm is in search of a Law Clerk to be a part of our team. You will be primarily responsible for carrying out administrative tasks. Besides, you should also be able to assist Lawyers and Legal Counsels with their day-to-day requirements. You should also be able to assist in conducting legal research and analysis. 

Moreover, you should also be able to gather necessary legal documents before court proceedings. Your job responsibilities will also require you to assist with courtroom strategies development. In addition to this, you should also be able to train and oversee Courthouse Interns.  

As a Law Clerk, you should display good multitasking and administrative skills. Furthermore, you should be familiar with the Federal and State regulations and have a research-driven approach. Your reliable personality will be highly advantageous.  

If you can ensure success as a Law Clerk, then do write to us. We would love to have you onboard.  

Responsibilities 

• Assisting Lawyers and Legal Counsels with their day-to-day duties 

• Creating memorandums and briefs for various court cases 

• Helping with legal research and analysis 

• Ensuring that all legal documents are ready before court proceedings 

• Attending court hearings and making a note of all relevant information 

• Scheduling appointments and meetings and maintaining a record of the same 

• Guiding and overseeing the work of Courthouse Interns 

• Preparing legal documents such as declarations and complaints 

• Coordinating with the legal team in developing courtroom strategies 

• Preparing and presenting detailed and accurate reports on court hearings 

• Scanning, copying, and labelling important files 

• Maintaining confidentiality of important client and legal information  

• Arranging all case related documents in a chronological order 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field 

• Proven work experience as a Law Clerk in a reputed Legal firm 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Ability to conduct research and maintain confidentiality of any sensitive information 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Good multitasking skills 

• Having an eye for detail 

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently 

• Excellent administrative skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools 

• Ability to work under pressure 

• Research driven and highly motivated individual