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Remote Law Clerk (Remote – flexible hours around Alamogordo, New Mexico)
We’re adding a Law Clerk right now because our litigation practice just landed three multi‑million‑dollar contracts that will double the docket volume in the next six months. --- ### The Reality of This Role If you picture a law clerk as someone who simply files papers, you’ll be surprised. In the past quarter, our firm’s docket grew from 112 active matters to 213, and the volume of discovery requests spiked by 48 %. That surge came after our Series A round closed in June, giving us the runway to launch a new “Tech‑Savvy Enterprise” practice group focused on data‑privacy and AI‑related disputes. You’ll sit at the center of that expansion, translating raw filings into organized case files, pulling precedent from Westlaw and LexisNexis, and briefing our senior associates on the nuances of each claim. You’ll work side‑by‑side with a senior attorney in Alamogordo, New Mexico who leads the team, and you’ll report to the Litigation Operations Manager, who is based in the same office but spends most of his week on Zoom. Our crew is lean: five associates, two paralegals, and three clerks (including you). We move fast, but we also keep a permanent “no‑rush‑Friday” when we step back to double‑check research and make sure the work we file is bullet‑proof. Expect a mix of deep‑focus research blocks and quick‑turnaround docket updates. We are all remote, but we keep a weekly 30‑minute “legal‑huddle” at 9 a.m. Central Time, which conveniently aligns with most of our Alamogordo‑based staff’s morning coffee. --- ### What You'll Actually Do -
Own
the end‑to‑end preparation of initial pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, ensuring every document meets the court‑specific formatting rules. -
Expect to
upload and index all filings in our Clio case‑management system within 24 hours of receipt, maintaining a 99 % on‑time rate. -
Partner with
senior associates to draft concise case summaries; our goal is a 25 % reduction in the time it takes a partner to get up to speed on a new matter. -
Build
detailed research memos using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PACER, pulling at least three precedent cases per memo and citing them in Bluebook format. -
Track
all deadlines in a unified docketing calendar (we use Logikcull and a custom Google Sheet), flagging any item that falls within a 48‑hour window. -
Prepare
and submit electronic filings through the federal e‑filing portal, achieving a 100 % successful‑submission rate each month. -
Summarize
deposition transcripts in a concise 2‑page briefing for each witness, aiming for a reading‑time of under five minutes. -
Assist
the litigation support team in converting scanned PDFs into searchable OCR documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro, improving document retrieval speed by 30 %. -
Audit
billing entries for accuracy before they’re sent to the finance department, keeping the error‑rate below 2 % quarterly. -
Support
the firm’s knowledge‑base by tagging and categorizing research outcomes in our internal wiki, boosting future search relevance by 40 %. -
Maintain
a tidy shared drive (Google Workspace) with clear folder structures, ensuring that any team member can locate a file in under 30 seconds. -
Run
a quick weekly “case‑status” sprint with the Litigation Operations Manager, presenting a 1‑page dashboard that highlights any overdue items. --- ### Skills That Truly Matter
Must‑haves
- Proficiency in legal research tools: Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER. - Experience with case‑management platforms (Clio or MyCase) and docket‑tracking software. - Strong written communication: ability to produce clear, concise memos and briefs. - Comfortable with Microsoft Office (especially Word advanced styles) and Google Workspace. - High attention to detail; we expect Apply tot his job Apply To this Job