Law Clerk

Saenz-Garcia Law Pllc • Irving, TX

just now • Remote

About The Position

About the Position:
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: Flexible hours, approximately 15-20 hours per week, agreed upon with the supervising attorney/coordinator.
Location: Fully Remote. The Law Clerk must provide their own computer equipment, reliable internet access, and dedicated workspace.
Reporting: Reports to one of our Managing Attorneys.
The Part-Time Law Clerk role is designed to provide a pipeline of opportunity for future full-time associate positions. Upon successful completion of law school and bar licensure, we intend to actively consider strong candidates who have excelled in this role for any open associate attorney positions

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a 2nd or 3rd-year law student.
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills are mandatory, with demonstrated proficiency in proper legal citation (e.g., Bluebook).
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high-volume workload professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Previous law clinic experience (Immigration, Asylum, or Criminal Justice focus).
• Completed coursework in Immigration Law, Criminal Law/Procedure, Evidence, and/or Appellate Advocacy.
• Direct experience drafting MTRs, motions to terminate, PSG, or PHS briefs.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research & Writing: Conduct in-depth research on complex issues in immigration and crimmigration law, including case law, statutes, and country conditions.
• Drafting Critical Motions: Draft, edit, and finalize core legal documents such as Motions to Terminate (MTRs) and extensive briefs for the BIA and Immigration Courts (PSG/PHS briefs).
• Evidence Management: Review, organize, and summarize voluminous evidence (criminal records, affidavits, country reports) and prepare materials for court submission.
• Litigation Support: Prepare attorneys for hearings by assembling trial packets, creating chronologies and charts, and drafting formal discovery/document requests (e.g., FOIA requests).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed