Law Clerk II :: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Law Clerk II - San Diego, CA

Duration: 12 months, Onsite

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with attorneys to determine applicable laws and identify possible defenses or violations.
• Stay updated on federal, state, or local laws, and new criminal and civil rules.
• Alert attorneys to potential issues while reviewing and analyzing case file data.
• Manage habeas corpus and immigration habeas matters, including drafting and filing responses.
• Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, and agency rules for complex cases.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney review.
• Prepare proposed orders for judges and magistrates.

Required Skills:

• Minimum two years of experience in litigation support or related projects.
• Knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
• Knowledge of Client tools and eDiscovery procedures.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in providing legal support for criminal and civil cases.

Education: JD REQUIRED