What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk position at Lewis Brisbois?

Overview

The Houston office is seeking a Law Clerk to join the Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage group. This position supports attorneys by assembling and organizing information for legal documents, researching law, assembling case materials, writing reports and memoranda.

This is a part-time position working 10-20 hours per week and is a billable role without an hourly requirement.

Responsibilities

The following list of essential functions is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position.

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, statues, 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.
Protects law firm’s reputations by keeping client information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading legal publications; maintaining personal networks.
Enhances firm’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Reliable, consistent attendance in the office is required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of law school.

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