Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Nemecek Firm, Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated Law Clerk to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for helping immigrants. The ability to multi-task and handle a heavy case load, work with paralegals, and meet deadlines is a must. Strong writing and organizational skills are also essential to the success of the role. LLMs are welcome to apply!
Job Duties:
- Draft immigration forms, pleadings, motions, briefs and legal memoranda for review by the firm’s licensed attorneys;
- Verify that all applications, evidentiary files, and other legal documentation are properly organized;
- Meet with clients to review and finalize testimonial statements and applications for immigration benefits; collect evidence and prepare for trial
- Meet with clients to collect, review and prepare evidentiary filings;
- Coordinate attorney-client meetings and schedule critical meetings;
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including drafting direct examinations and closing arguments;
- Facilitate communicate with clients, staff, third-party evaluators and expert witnesses;
- Review petitions, motions, pleadings and court decisions to identify potential issues impacting relief;
- Research laws, policies, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court or administrative agencies;
- Keep abreast of changes in the immigration laws and policies and keep attorneys apprised of changes;
- Confer with attorneys to concerning legal issues and questions from clients requiring legal advice;
- Attend and observe courts hearings and take detailed notes;
- Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress;
- Enter client information into internal spreadsheets and case management systems;
- Verify that all applications, evidentiary files, and other legal documentation are properly organized; and,
- Work with law students, legal assistants and outside professionals such as interpreters, country condition experts and medical evaluators.
Job Requirements:
The Law Clerk position at The Nemecek Firm requires a minimum of a Master of Laws degree (LLM) or Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. college or university.