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Law Clerk

CORPlaw

Law Clerk

Miami, FL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JD / MBA Preferred Eager to work with cutting-edge business owners and innovative lawyers? Enterprising business law firm on track for aggressive growth seeks a hardworking law student clerk with a genuine interest in business law. If you are a team player willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done, no matter the task, we’ll invest in you—helping you learn, grow, and gain experience.  Position Summary: If these statements appeal to you, then you may be a great addition to our summer program: • You are a fantastic writer with a sickening degree of attention to detail; • You are very good with processes and following detailed instructions; • You see an opportunity for a structure where other people see disorganization; • Your middle name is “No Drama”; • You are capable of taking the lead, chasing down your supervisors (who are busy and not always in the office) to ask the questions you need to be answered, and take ownership for getting the job done; • People who know you would describe you a “Reliable” and “Trustworthy”; • You are an excellent juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly; and, • You do not think menial tasks are “beneath you.”  Responsibilities: • Drafts legal documents, such as motions, briefs, contracts, etc.; • Communicate with clients, outside counsel, and others in support of our clients; • Research and analyze legal issues; • Research case law to confirming legal authority cited in legal documents to assist judges and attorneys; and, • Organize and maintain files to ensure information is up to date and deadlines are correctly docketed. Qualifications: The following will be necessary or useful to satisfy the responsibilities of the position: • Resume shows a demonstrated history and interest in business, tech, finance, and small biz • Eager to learn about the practice of law, interested in business law, willing to exchange time for mentorship and real training   • Experience working in a solo/small firm law firm, small business, or other entrepreneurial settings, finance or business degree • Comfortable navigating digital technology and new software with little supervision (candidate MUST have a computer that runs well and is able to integrate with all software used by the CORPlaw team) • Strong legal writing, analysis, and research ability • Strong Bluebook citation skills • Detail-oriented, prompt, professional, and available to timely complete projects • Experience using legal research software, including Westlaw, Fastcase, and LexisNexis • Understanding and takes responsibility for maintaining daily billing entries • Clear and professional communication via phone and email • Experience utilizing internal database systems and cloud-based software, for instance, shared drives such as Box.com • Experience with Outlook Calendar​, iCal, MailChimp, ClioGrow, ClioManage, Zoom Conference, Adobe, Calendly, Otter.ai, Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred; and, • English fluency (Spanish fluency a plus, but not required)Preference given to law student with substantial business experience or joint JD/MBA.   Compensation: $30,000 - $99,000 yearly

    • Drafts legal documents, such as motions, briefs, contracts, etc.; • Communicate with clients, outside counsel, and others in support of our clients; • Research and analyze legal issues; • Research case law to confirming legal authority cited in legal documents to assist judges and attorneys; and, • Organize and maintain files to ensure information is up to date and deadlines are correctly docketed.