Law Clerk - Modern Legal PC (Fresno) Job at SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW in Fresno
SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW, Fresno, CA, United States, 93650
Overview
Modern Legal PC is a civil litigation firm, focusing on real estate and business law, owned and operated by SJCL alumni with an opening for an in-office Law Clerk. The position is paid and qualifies for clinical units for those students seeking to fulfill elective requirements.
The position will work one-on-one with the attorney and gain invaluable civil litigation experience. The Firm is open to participating in the Certified Law Student program for qualified candidates at the attorney’s discretion. The position is in-office, during business hours with consistently kept hours from week-to-week. However, scheduling will be flexible to accommodate the candidate’s classes, final examinations, and study hours.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and responding to discovery
- Preparing discovery plans
- Drafting law and motion papers
- Drafting demand letters
- Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda
- Assisting with trial preparation
- Other drafting/projects at the attorney’s direction
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must possess excellent writing and legal analysis skills
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Good grammar skills
- The ability to follow specific instructions
- Attention to detail
- Be well-organized
- Applicants who have completed or are enrolled in Evidence are preferred