Law Clerk

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research related to California habitability, landlord-tenant, and civil litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, inspection reports, repair records, photographs, leases, and other case documents
• Assist with document review and document production
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and litigation binders
• Assist with trial preparation, mediation preparation, and hearing materials
• Coordinate with clients, experts, inspectors, contractors, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Update the firm's case management system

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, recent law school graduate, or awaiting California Bar results
• Strong legal research and legal writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in plaintiff-side litigation, habitability, landlord-tenant, or housing law
• Previous experience in a law firm, legal clinic, externship, or internship
• Familiarity with California civil litigation procedures
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience using Westlaw or LexisNexis
• Experience with legal case management software

Benefits

• Hands-on litigation experience and mentorship
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) program
• 9 paid firm holidays annually plus additional paid time off
• Fully stocked kitchen

About the Company

Block LLP is a rapidly growing plaintiff personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exemplary service to clients through compassion, advocacy, and expertise.