Law Clerk (Hybrid)

NYCM Insurance is seeking a motivated law student to fill a Law Clerk position for our Orchard Park office.  The Law Clerk will assist the Trial Attorneys with the drafting, review, and compiling of motions, discovery demands/responses, case pleadings, and trial documents. This position is part-time. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare draft responses to discovery demands.
• Conducts legal research necessary to defend and/or prosecute motions.
• Prepares drafts of legal documents such as motions, including dispositive motions; motions to compel discovery; motions for contempt; motions to strike note of issue.
• Prepare drafts of motions in limine; jury instructions and other necessary trial documents.
• Assemble trial exhibits by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, and reports.
• Maintain and update files and databases including law office calendar
• Communicate with claims examiners, opposing counsel, witnesses, and our insureds
• Assist Attorneys and other staff with day-to-day activities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in law related field
• First or second year of law school, 3Ls will be considered 

Qualifications/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and research techniques.
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Exceptional writing skills demonstrated through a writing sample
• Proficient computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, internet searches, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Highly professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective time management, organizational, prioritization, attention to detail, and multitask skills.
• Effective communication skills that allow for positive interactions with coworkers, clients, divisional partners and outside vendors
• Ability to work both independently and as an integral part of a team
• Strong and unwavering commitment to customer service and high-quality legal work

Payband 3 / 10-29 hours per week / Hybrid

Salary: $18 - $23/hour 

Accepting applications through: 2/22/24

**Please submit a writing sample along with your resume.