Law Clerk

Hogue & Belong is a small firm in San Diego, CA. At Hogue & Belong, we have been relentlessly pursuing justice for employees and consumers in California for well over a decade.

The attorneys at Hogue & Belong have been consistently recognized as SuperLawyers and Million Dollar Advocates every year since 2014.

In 2017, the partners at Hogue & Belong were recognized as litigators of the year. The results achieved by Hogue & Belong speak volumes.

With many multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, and hundreds of grateful clients, Hogue & Belong is one of California's premier law firms dedicated to seeking justice for victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, class actions, and other employment and consumer violations of law.

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We are looking for a Law Clerk to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support to the attorneys in our firm, including researching and analyzing legal documents, preparing legal briefs and memoranda, and assisting with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing skills, a strong understanding of the law, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities :

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and preparing for trial.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Organize and analyze documents and evidence.
• Conduct legal research using various resources such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Attend court proceedings and provide assistance to attorneys during trials.
• Prepare summaries of legal opinions and decisions.
• Prepare and maintain case files and databases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as directed by attorneys.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, organizing documents, and managing calendars.

Skills :

• Strong knowledge of legal concepts and procedures.
• Proficiency in document review and contract analysis.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with legal drafting and the ability to write clear and concise legal documents.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Law students preferred.

Salary : $35

Benefits : Paid Sick Time

As a Law Clerk, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will be a law student hoping to gain hands-on experience from seasoned attorneys. Please make sure to have a writing sample and grade transcripts ready as they will be requested with your application.

FULL TIME PREFERRED , though we are willing to make an exception for the right candidate.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. WE ARE SPECIFICALLY SEEKING A CANDIDATE WITH SOME LEGAL EXPERIENCE, OR CURRENTLY ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL.

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