Summer 2027 Law Clerk - Staff Legal
About The Position
The Summer 2027 Law Clerk will work within Liberty Mutual Staff Legal alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals, gaining practical experience supporting active litigation matters in an in-house environment. The position offers exposure to legal research, drafting, case analysis, and litigation preparation, complementing law school education. The clerk will assist with legal documents and research, review case materials, prepare summaries and chronologies, support discovery and case development, and help prepare for litigation events. The clerk may attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials to observe the process and report back to the client. The role also includes team meetings and training, with guidance and feedback from experienced legal professionals.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor program and entering the second or third year of law school at the start of the program.
- Interest in litigation, insurance law, civil practice, or related areas of legal work.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and evaluate complex information.
- Strong communication and organization skills, with comfort managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and receptiveness to coaching and feedback.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
- Coursework or experience through clinics, moot court, mock trial, law review, journal work, internships, or other legal settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with drafting legal memoranda, briefs, motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research using electronic and other legal research resources.
- Review case files, records, deposition transcripts, and other materials to identify relevant facts and legal issues.
- Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and research findings for attorney review.
- Support discovery and other case-development activities.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials to observe the process and report back to the client.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and development opportunities, and receive guidance and feedback from experienced legal professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
