Part Time Law Clerk

Successful law firm seeks a part time Law Clerk for our downtown Chicago headquarters.  Candidate must be detail-oriented, highly motivated, organized professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment. 

This opportunity is for a current law student.

Schedule: 

Monday-Friday:  Flexible on days/shift 18-20 hours per week

Position Summary:

This Law Clerk position is responsible for following a filing system and organizing records, such as letters, legal documents, case files, correspondence, invoices, and memoranda according to that system. They locate and retrieve requested files, as well as prepare legal document indices, file folders and labels. They may be responsible for legal research, writing assignments, and keeping files up to date. In addition to filing, clerks may perform other clerical duties, such as handling mail, faxing, using a copy machine, maintaining a calendar, and managing office equipment. In addition to clerical duties, law clerks may also act as couriers to make deliveries and pickups within the downtown Chicagoland area. A potential candidate should be able to lift 50 lbs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with file opening process.
• Review and docket mail and other related documents pertaining to General Liability or worker’s compensation cases.
• Assist attorney with filing of Circuit Court and Appellate briefs and motions. Ensure documents are properly delivered to the appropriate venue. 
• Legal research and writing assignments as requested by attorneys.
• Maintain daily calendar and computer files. Ensure tasks are completed timely and properly documented. 
• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
• Making sure filing is done and up to date. 
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintaining records attendant to court proceedings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Candidate should be enrolled in law school.
• 0-2 years of experience supporting a legal office or working in the legal industry.
• Familiarity with PerfectLaw research a plus.
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Excel experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and proofreading skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.
• Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required.