Spring Associate (Law Clerk)

Are you ready to transition from student to attorney? We want to see you make that leap!

Position: Spring Associate (Law Clerk)

Eligible Candidates: Must have a JD and plan to take the February 2024 California Bar Exam

Company: The Legacy Lawyers, P.C.

Culture: The thing that separates us from most businesses is the love of our country. We are American First Patriots who embrace God, Family, and Country. We believe in building relationships, getting stuff done, brightening each other’s workspaces, working with integrity, and serving our clients so well that they can’t stop saying great things about us. Join our accomplished team of litigators to flourish and contribute towards our larger vision of making the world a better place.

Compensation: $49.38/Hour (Full-Time, Exempt)

Location: Torrance, CA, or Irvine, CA Office (No Remote Work Available)

Submission Requirement: Cover Letter & Resume (submit as one .pdf)

Program dates: March 11, 2024–May 2, 2024

Benefits of working with our firm 

• You will work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help you grow and master your skill set
• You will research and draft legal pleadings, memoranda, discovery plans, status reports, and other documents
• You will compile, summarize, and analyze factual material
• You will propound and respond to various forms of discovery
• You will work with attorneys and paralegals on probate, trust, and conservatorship matters based on the current needs of the firm
• You will demonstrate creativity, and learn to efficiently utilize relevant law practice software
• You will gain valuable experience developing and maintaining electronic client files, databases, spreadsheets, and other files based on our project needs
• You will participate in a positive team environment, and work hard to meet our client objectives, deadlines, and case value expectations
• You will build initial client relationships and create a strong bond while instilling confidence in our firm with every conversation
• You will handle various other duties as they are assigned to you
• The opportunity to be promoted into an Associate Attorney position with a competitive salary.
• As an attorney, you can choose a career path with a billable hour requirement that suits your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Be registered to take the California bar in February 2024
• Have an outstanding academic success
• Have a high level of maturity, good judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to assume responsibility for the quality of your work
• Have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
• Be able to type at least 40 words per minute
• Be an excellent active listener
• Have computer skills including proficiency in Google Workspace (formally Google Suite)
• Lastly, we look for students with well-rounded experience both in their scholastic background (law review, journal, moot court) and professional careers