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: 6/1/2023
**Please submit a writing sample along with your resume.