Law Clerk - Commercial

Gurstel Law Firm P C•Sacramento, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Law Clerk, you will research substantive issues of federal and state law, draft legal memoranda, and pleadings, and be able to attend court proceedings with attorneys. In addition, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: assisting with all legal research, drafting research memorandums for attorney review, documenting account/file activity in accordance with Firm and client policies into the Firm’s system of record, drafting correspondence, including correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and the court, drafting and generating motions and pleadings for state and federal court matters, including complaints, replies to counterclaims, discovery requests and responses, motions for summary judgment, motions for default, etc. for attorney review, monitoring litigation files to final adjudication, drafting settlement agreements, stipulations, and confessions of judgment, reviewing contracts for relevant provisions and assisting attorneys in recommendations for legal action, assisting with trial preparation, depositions, mediation and arbitration, assisting Attorneys in preparing files for court, depositions mediation and arbitration, attending and observing court hearings with attorneys as available to see process, filing documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filing methods, as applicable, communicating with clients, as needed, regarding contested litigation matters, performing general clerical duties as needed, maintaining a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude, demonstrating the Firm’s Core Values, and performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current law school student (2nd or 3rd year preferred) or graduate
Classes taken in civil procedure, business corporate law, contracts and corporate law preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, especially civil litigation, contracts and writing courses
Westlaw and/or Lexis experience preferred
Background in collection law is helpful
Basic knowledge of the civil legal process
Verbal and written communication skills a must.
Must be a quick learner with good problem-solving skills.
High level of attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments
Strong customer service skills
Self-Starter and motivated
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with others in other office locations and jurisdictions
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds
A dependable work ethic and commitment to providing quality service is a must.
Typing and keyboarding experience with 50+ WPM required.
Collection Law knowledge is helpful.

Nice To Haves

Classes taken in civil procedure, business corporate law, contracts and corporate law preferred
Westlaw and/or Lexis experience preferred
Background in collection law is helpful
Collection Law knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist with all legal research, draft research memorandums for attorney review
Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies into the Firm’s system of record.
Draft correspondence, including correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and the court
Draft and generate motions and pleadings for state and federal court matters, including complaints, replies to counterclaims, discovery requests and responses, motions for summary judgment, motions for default, etc. for attorney review.
Monitor litigation files to final adjudication.
Draft settlement agreements, stipulations, and confessions of judgment
Review contracts for relevant provisions and assist attorneys in recommendations for legal action
Assist with trial preparation, depositions, mediation and arbitration.
Assist Attorneys in preparing files for court, depositions mediation and arbitration
Attend observe court hearings with attorneys as available to see process.
File documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filing methods, as applicable
If applicable, communicate with clients, as needed, regarding contested litigation matters.
Perform general clerical duties as needed.
Maintain a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude
Demonstrates the Firm’s Core Values.
All other duties as assigned.