Our Legal Clerk job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Legal Clerk role
A legal clerk assists attorneys in the preparation of legal documents and other administrative tasks related to their practice. They may also provide clients with legal advice, research cases, and review legal documents. Legal clerks are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all legal documents and records.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a legal clerk is to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. This includes preparing legal documents, managing cases, keeping records, conducting research, and performing other administrative duties. Legal clerks must have an understanding of the legal system and processes, as well as an understanding of the legal terminology and documents. They must also be organized and detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in their work.
Legal Clerk Summary
Legal Clerk Job Summary
A Legal Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical assistance to attorneys in a law firm. This includes preparing legal documents, maintaining records and filing systems, scheduling appointments, and providing general support to the attorneys and legal staff. The Legal Clerk must have knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, communication, multitasking, and time management skills.
Legal Clerk Duties
- Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts and legal memorandums
- Research and analyze legal data to support a legal proceeding
- Maintain filing systems for legal documents
- Conduct legal research
- Provide administrative support to attorneys
- Assist in trial preparation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Legal Clerk Skills
- Researching legal documents
- Drafting legal documents
- Compiling evidence
- Filing legal paperwork
- Assisting in court appearances
Legal Clerk Requirements
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Knowledge of legal procedures
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Personal Traits
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in legal terminology
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills