Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

LAW CLERK $17 to $24 per Hour

Summary

Reese Law Group is a civil litigation law firm representing clients in all stages of collections, subrogation, replevin, and bankruptcy matters. We have 30 years of experience representing Fortune 500 companies, working to maximize their recovery and minimize their exposure.

Reese Law Group is seeking an individual with a Juris Doctor degree or someone completing a Juris Doctor degree as a Law Clerk to join our litigation team. The candidate will assist the firm’s litigation department by providing high-volume support in the preparation of many types of legal documents. Law Clerks support attorneys in the law firm by gathering, organizing, and preparing various documents and files in the course of litigation. They may also meet with attorneys, clients or other legal professionals to gather helpful details about upcoming court cases. They’ll perform investigations to fact-check information for different cases by searching through public records and other resources provided by clients.

Ideal candidates must be extremely organized to regularly sort, manage, and file various client documents. They should also have strong computer skills as they regularly use different applications to organize information and input data.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are needed as well to effectively interact with clients and attorneys. They’ll also need these written skills to draft and proofread legal documents. Candidates must be dependable and be able to work with minimal supervision, in a team environment.

We’re a small company with less than 100 employees, which means there’s lots of room for growth and learning opportunities. Here at Reese Law Group, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.

Essential Job Functions

· Propound discovery requests to opposing parties.

· Draft discovery motions.

· Respond to discovery requests from opposing parties.

· Draft meet & confer letters.

· Draft and schedule discovery motions.

· Function as a Paralegal on certain projects, and otherwise as directed.

· Assist attorneys in settlement negotiations.

· Perform legal research.

· Review and organize legal documents.

· Assist attorneys in trial preparation, assessing our evidence of liability and damages before trial and determining which witnesses to call and arranging for their presence.

· Report to work in a regular and timely manner.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirements

· Experience level: 6 months working in a legal office in an administrative or clerk position preferred.

· Education level: Law degree, or current enrollment in a JD program.

· Ability to communicate verbally in a clear, calm, and polite manner over the telephone and in person.

· Knowledge of civil procedure standards for mailing deadlines, highly preferred.

· Ability to use proper grammar and communicate professionally in writing.

· Ability to pay close attention to details, including but not limited to: deadlines, confidential information, financial figures, and legal claims.

· Ability to take initiative in learning new concepts, seeking additional information, and asking co-workers questions when uncertain.

· Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks in a manner that enables timely completion.

· Ability to take initiative in learning new concepts, seeking additional information, and asking questions of co- workers when uncertain.

· Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks in a manner that enables timely completion.

· Ability to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), legal research software, and other computer software programs in an efficient manner, and to search for help in the use of such programs independently via the internet.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

· Must be able to work in a seated or standing position, for periods up to and exceeding 8.0 hours per day.

· Extensive use of a mouse and keyboard, and a calculator.

· Extended viewing of a computer screen.

· Extensive use of a telephone.

Scheduling Requirements

· Must be able to work a normal M-F schedule on site.

Location

· This position is domiciled at the offices of Reese Law Group, in Carlsbad, CA.

 

Company Description

Reese Law Group is a law firm located in Carlsbad (San Diego County) that has been representing some of the largest Fortune 500 Companies for over 30 years. The firm specializes in consumer and commercial collections, Plaintiff subrogation on behalf of large insurance carriers, and replevin work.

Reese Law Group continues to expand, and this ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization. The firm offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. The firm provides many professional development opportunities through close mentoring and an open-door policy.

Company Description

Reese Law Group is a law firm located in Carlsbad (San Diego County) that has been representing some of the largest Fortune 500 Companies for over 30 years. The firm specializes in consumer and commercial collections, Plaintiff subrogation on behalf of large insurance carriers, and replevin work. \r\n\r\nReese Law Group continues to expand, and this ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization. The firm offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. The firm provides many professional development opportunities through close mentoring and an open-door policy.

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