Construction Defect & Litigation
post bar law clerk
Job Description
We handle some complicated and some more simple litigation cases. We often research simple issues about procedure and complex issues about procedure and the substance of the law.
We are very strategic in our execution and can only create a successful strategy if our research is done at an outstanding level. We are not looking for good; we are looking for the Outstanding to help us build strategies that help our clients to achieve their outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Outstanding Research Skills : The ability to read cases and statutes and analyze them in relation to the facts of our case or situation. The ability to find good answers that help us determine the right direction to go in the development and execution of case strategies.Outstanding Writer : The ability to organize information, thoughts and opinions into short and concise memos that allow others to understand what could be hours or days of research and analysis in a matter of a few minutes or an hour.Outstanding Organizational Skills : The ability to organize your research and highlight your research so that when someone is reading your Memo they can quickly see what you are using to support your opinions. The ability to organize information – facts of the case – which is often documents (contracts, agreements, emails, letters, texts, and other methods of communication).Outstanding Communication Skills : The ability to listen to what is being requested and the ability to effectively communicate answers in a direct and concise manner. The ability to deliver headlines unless asked to elaborate. When asked to elaborate, being prepared to deliver the elaboration in a clear and concise manner.Honesty : When something is wrong or gets messed up you tell us so we can work on a solution. We do not believe in hiding mistakes or covering them up. Often the covering up creates a bigger mess and makes it harder to clean up.Job Requirements
Graduate of law school and have taken the California Bar ExamBachelor's DegreeAbility to focusOrganized with excellent time-management skillsIntermediate experience with Microsoft Word, and Google Suite / DriveProficient with computers, specifically Apple MacbookCompensation Package
Salary Information
Salary : Hourly rate starting at $25 – $42, based on experiencePay Frequency : We have a semi-monthly pay schedule, with payments made on the 1st and the 15th of each monthBenefits Information
Health Insurance : Company pays 100% for Full Time Employees (30 day probationary period)Retirement Plans : Company 401k Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution by Company when eligible. Future Contribution Rate determined by Company annually. (1 year probationary period)Additional Benefits : Hybrid work environment. You may work from home and at the office. We encourage you to work at the office at least part of the time so that we may interact and work together on the strategies for our cases. We do not have a dress code at our firm. We do require proper attire for court appearances and client meetings. Some client meetings are casual though that depends upon the client.J-18808-Ljbffr