Law Clerk

Brief Description:

The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas PLLC (TLGNWA) is a women-owned small business recognized for breaking down boundaries in traditionally male-dominated legal practice areas. We care deeply about our clients and their businesses, and we respond to their needs in real-time. We pride ourselves on being different from other law firms; we call it practicing law the right way. TLGNWA lawyers are licensed in six states and practice in multiple areas of the law, including agricultural & food law, banking law, business law, criminal law, employment law, domestic and family law, and estate planning.

TLGNWA is seeking Law Clerks to join our growing practice. Law Clerk candidates should be in their 1L or 2L year with a desire to gain real world, valuable law firm experience through a commitment of at least one year. Law Clerks should have excellent research, writing, and organizational skills, and a working knowledge of existing law in order to clearly articulate legal information. Top candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy as well as exceptional time management and listening skills. TLGNWA’s clerkship program provides a comprehensive and immersive plan for clerks in a small, but busy, local law firm.

As a TLGNWA Law Clerk, you will be responsible for assisting our lawyers by conducting and preparing legal analysis, research, motion drafts, memorandums, discovery responses, deposition summaries, and ensuring proper readiness for the courtroom. Law Clerks may also be asked to complete errands outside the office, such as the retrieval and delivery of legal documents, and filing documents at the courthouse. In addition to assisting our lawyers, TLGNWA Law Clerks will also assist with administrative matters, including performing and processing potential client intakes and responses, answering telephones, scanning and archiving current and former client files, and acting as back up for our Front Desk Administrator. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

TLGNWA offers competitive wages, paid holidays, and a comfortable, collaborative culture that values diversity, rewards teamwork, and grows community.

Primary Role & Function:

• Assist lawyers with their primary duties
• Strategize, create, and post social media and blog content as directed by Firm partners and office manager
• Accurately and timely enter and approve all hours worked in Firm database
• Accurately and timely enter and approve all billable work and client expenses in Firm database
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases
• Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare memorandum regarding same
• Prepare memoranda and briefs with accurate analyses and case citations
• Prepare first drafts of discovery responses and review and organize discovery documents
• Review documents to determine responsiveness
• Provide assistance prior to and during court proceedings, depositions, and client meetings; document same
• Summarize deposition and hearing transcripts
• Ensure that related case documents are properly ordered and available on the Firm’s document management system
• Maintain and update law libraries, literature, and documentation
• Research and create blog content as directed by Firm’s Operations Director
• Conduct intake interviews and properly document same
• Act as Front Desk Administrator back up
• Communicate project updates and status with lawyers
• Scan and archive current and former client files
• Assist with Firm errands, as needed
• Provide weekly summary of projects and anticipated work for following week

Qualifications and requirements

· Bachelor’s degree

· Currently attending an accredited law school

· Prior work experience in a legal environment is preferred

· Excellent interpersonal and writing skills

· Fantastic document management skills

· Organized with strong conceptual and research skills

· Flexible schedule with a commitment of one year

· Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail

· Working comprehension of the law

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred

· Reliable transportation to and from TLGNWA

Competencies (in order of importance)

· Integrity: Job requires being honest and ethical.

· Analytical Thinking: Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

· Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

· Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

· Stress Tolerance: Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations and excellent time management skills.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time, hourly position with an expectation of 10-20 hours per work week and additional after-hours time for events and activities as needed.

Travel:

This position requires occasional local travel and a valid driver’s license.

EEO Statement:

The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas PLLC is a woman-owned small business and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The work is primarily performed in an office environment and involves the following physical requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting at a desk or workstation) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the office to access files, office equipment, and attend meetings.
• Ability to operate a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds (e.g., boxes, files, office supplies).
• Visual acuity required to read and prepare documents, view a computer screen, and perform basic data entry tasks.

TLGNWA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact the Office Manager.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person