Albers & Associates is a growing law firm with offices in Westminster, Timonium, Dundalk, and Baltimore. We handle criminal, family, estate, and personal injury matters throughout Maryland.
We are looking for law clerks to join our firm. Candidates must be passionate about the legal profession. Hungry to work hard and go the extra mile. Humble to be a part of our team. Smart to navigate different scenarios and situations across practice areas and with clients.
This position could be part-time, full-time, and have some remote options.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of an attorney, law clerks are generally expected to handle some functions related to casework from initial intake through representation of clients at hearings.
Tasks assigned to law clerks may include, any or all but are not limited to the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Answer phones and screen clients
• Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients.
• Schedule appointments, hearings, etc.
• Conduct factual investigation and analysis, and legal research.
• Under the supervision of the staff attorneys prepare documents and correspondence which will include complaints, answers, discovery, etc.
• Assist in or develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients.
• Perform other duties, as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.
Qualifications:
Proficient written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform the duties of the position; computer skills, and some experience with case management systems like Clio; proven ability to draft correspondence, good attention to detail, and a willingness to work in all substantive legal areas; Ability to empathize and assist people who are distressed; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and commitment to our core values of professionalism, responsiveness and results.