Job Description

Successful law firm seeks a current law school student for a Law Clerk position for our downtown St. Louis office.  This position requires a highly motivated, organized professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment. Please forward cover letter and resume for consideration.

Schedule:

During the summer: flexible schedule, 20-30 hours per week

During the school year: flexible schedule, 10-20 hours per week

Position Summary:

This Law Clerk position is responsible for performing legal research, drafting pleadings or other legal documents, and/or preparing medical summaries as needed for attorneys in the office.  They are responsible for following a filing system and organizing records, such as letters, legal documents, case files, invoices and memoranda according to that system. They may be responsible for keeping files up-to-date. In addition to clerical duties, law clerks may also act as a courier to make deliveries and pickups within the downtown St. Louis area.  

Essential Job Functions:

·         Assisting attorneys with various legal projects.

·         Assisting office with maintenance of files and filing system.

·         Assisting clerk with closed files – boxing files, maintaining closed file system.

·         Assisting attorneys with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

·         Current enrollment in an accredited law school.

·         Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.

·         Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.

·         Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

·         Excellent communication and proofreading skills.

·         Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

·         Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.

·         Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.

·         Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include:  401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.