Law Clerk

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill LLP • Winner, SD

19h

About The Position

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP’s Law Clerk Program gives aspiring attorneys hands-on experience through meaningful, attorney-supervised projects across practice areas including Workers’ Compensation, Labor & Employment, and Insurance Defense. The program provides mentorship and practical insights intended to bridge academic study and legal practice. The Law Clerk works closely with attorneys and other staff and reports directly to the Operations Manager. Work hours are flexible and revised each semester to accommodate students’ class schedules.

The role involves legal research, document drafting, case strategy support, client and industry familiarization, and tracking billable time. Duties may be added or modified by the Operations Manager according to the Firm’s business needs, and the clerk may be asked to cover duties assigned to others when necessary.

The position requires regular computer-based and sedentary work, the ability to lift and move documentation, reliable attendance, and the ability to meet deadlines. The clerk must be able to manage multiple complex problems, multitask accurately, sustain attention, communicate professionally, and remain poised in stressful or conflict situations.

Requirements

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Dependability and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to communicate verbally and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to regularly use a computer keyboard, monitor, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to perform sedentary work involving substantial time sitting at a computer.
• Ability to lift and move documentation.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance, meet deadlines, and complete duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain poised in high-stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to address multiple complex problems simultaneously and multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy.
• Ability to sustain attention with or without distractions and interact professionally with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop an extensive understanding of the Firm’s client base and the industries it serves.
• Assist attorneys in determining case strategies.
• Perform legal research and due diligence amid changing priorities.
• Help draft required documents.
• Accurately track billable hours and log billing descriptions.
• Work directly with attorneys on projects and collaborate with attorneys and other staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned or modified by the Operations Manager, including covering duties when necessary.

What This Job Offers

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