Zanes Law is one of the most successful law firms in Arizona because of the people who make up our team. Everyone on our team is driven by her/his desire to personally excel and to help our company continue to grow. To be successful in our high accountability environment, you will need to be able to adapt in a fluid environment and find better ways to serve our clients. Success means that you are versatile and willing to step outside of your specific job description when needed to be a better teammate or to better serve our clients. Excelling will require you to continue to educate yourself and continue to personally grow and expand your skill set. Being a great teammate is required of everyone at the firm and making decisions based on what is best for the team is a must, even if what is best for you individually is something different. Finally, we only add positive forces to our environment. We do not have the time or energy to be bogged down in negativity!

Law Clerk

In this position, the applicant will perform a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks related to the personal injury case processing and will work closely with firm Attorneys. Job duties could include, but are not limited to: filing, collating, preparing legal documents for Attorney review, e-filing legal documents with the court, preparing packets for Attorneys, and other associated duties. Candidates should have experience working in fast-paced work environments, be detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills. Legal experience is a plus but is not required- we are willing to train the right candidate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position will be responsible for performing a wide variety of duties, tasks, and assignments associated with the effective and timely case management and settlement of personal injury cases. Examples of these functions include:

Communicating with Clients, Adjusters, and Medical Providers on behalf of our clients;

Assisting with the drafting and review of legal correspondence, demands, and settlement summaries;

Ordering bills/records from medical providers and updating cases in the electronic case management program, verification and confirmation of liens and medical billing amounts;

Conducting research to support legal proceedings and case management;

Assisting with the drafting and review of legal documents;

Investigate and documentation of the facts of the case, thereby assisting and supporting the assigned attorney in the negotiation of the cases.

Providing administrative and/or clerical support to case assigned attorneys as requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties effectively and to the desired standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position, but are not a comprehensive listing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

Currently enrolled in a Law Degree program from an approved and accredited college or university. Preferred: Second (2nd) year students.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: experience in a law or other professional service firm environment.

o This is not a legal assistant position and only candidates currently in Law School will be eligible.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills; as well as successful prioritization of all assigned tasks and workloads within a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Possesses an exceptional level of attention to detail, delivering high quality work and not afraid to ask questions.

Ability to maintain foster and maintain effective professional relationships with internal/external clients.

A reliable, innovative, and a forward-thinking confident individual.

This is a part-time position with a requirement for twenty (20) hour work week. The work schedule is flexible for those candidates who are currently enrolled in a law degree program.