Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. · 5 days ago
Law Clerk - PT or FT
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$25/hr - $29/hrGurstel Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a dedicated Law Clerk to join their dynamic and fast-paced Commercial Litigation team. The role involves researching substantive issues of federal and state law, drafting legal memoranda and pleadings, and attending court proceedings with attorneys.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Assist with all legal research, draft research memorandums for attorney review
Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies into the Firm’s system of record
Draft correspondence, including correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and the court
Draft and generate motions and pleadings for state and federal court matters, including complaints, replies to counterclaims, discovery requests and responses, motions for summary judgment, motions for default, etc. for attorney review
Monitor litigation files to final adjudication
Draft settlement agreements, stipulations, and confessions of judgment
Review contracts for relevant provisions and assist attorneys in recommendations for legal action
Assist with trial preparation, depositions, mediation and arbitration
Assist Attorneys in preparing files for court, depositions mediation and arbitration
Attend observe court hearings with attorneys as available to see process
File documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filing methods, as applicable
If applicable, communicate with clients, as needed, regarding contested litigation matters
Perform general clerical duties as needed
Maintain a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude
Demonstrates the Firm’s Core Values
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current law school student (2nd or 3rd year preferred) or graduate
Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, especially civil litigation, contracts and writing courses
Basic knowledge of the civil legal process
Verbal and written communication skills a must
Must be a quick learner with good problem-solving skills
High level of attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments
Strong customer service skills
Self-Starter and motivated
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with others in other office locations and jurisdictions
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds
A dependable work ethic and commitment to providing quality service is a must
Typing and keyboarding experience with 50+ WPM required
Preferred
Classes taken in civil procedure, business corporate law, contracts and corporate law preferred
Westlaw and/or Lexis experience preferred
Background in collection law is helpful
Collection Law knowledge is helpful
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
LTD
Life
Accident
Critical Illness
Long-Term Care
Pet Insurance
401k
Profit Sharing
Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays
Company
Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
Gurstel Law Firm (hereinafter “the Firm”) is multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of legal collection process.
Founded in 1997
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Creig Andreasen
Partner
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