Law Clerk - Southern California

Overview

A Southern California Staff Counsel team is seeking a Law Clerk to join on a part-time basis. This virtual position is ideal for a law student entering their third year, available approximately 20 hours per week during the fall semester.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and other case-related information.
• Analyze legal issues and apply relevant legal principles to determine defenses, arguments, and litigation strategies.
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and statements of issues involved in cases, including recommendations.
• Review complaints, petitions, or motions to identify case issues.
• Draft responsive pleadings and correspondence as needed.
• Assist trial attorneys by preparing trial, mediation, and arbitration documents and binders.
• Attend court sessions, depositions, mediations, and trials to observe oral arguments and document case information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to a full work shift.
• Occasional reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to listen and interpret auditory information at normal speaking levels.
• Visual ability to read and locate materials and resources.
• Dexterity to operate a computer and office equipment for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Open office environment with typical distractions, noise, and interruptions.
• This is a remote position.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently a second or third-year law student with an interest in civil litigation, personal injury, or insurance defense.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• California salary range: $22.82 - $38.61 per hour.
• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location

• United States - California (Remote)

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• Employment consideration includes all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.
• Certain felony convictions may require prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or other protected categories.
• Compliance with Massachusetts law prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.