Part-Time Law Clerk

City of Lubbock • 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX

86d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Law Clerk position focused on legal research and document preparation. The role involves attending court proceedings, conducting thorough research on various legal matters, and drafting legal documents and opinions. The position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in legal research tools.

Requirements

• Completion of first semester of law school.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research.
• Knowledge of Westlaw, WestlawNext, LexisNexis, LexisNexis Advance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work twenty (20) hours per week.
• Valid Current Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Research appropriate statutes and case law.
• Attend meetings, hearings, and other court proceedings with attorneys.
• Perform title search work, memo preparation and title updates.
• Research Municipal Law, constitutional and legislative issues, statutes, and case law.
• Research federal, state, and local statutes, case law, and draft memoranda and legal documents accordingly.
• Draft legal opinions.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree