Law Clerk
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Key details
- Salary
- $48K–$65K/yr
- Location
- Lutherville-Timonium, MD, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Administrative
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
The Opportunity
This is not a typical clerkship. You will work directly in office with the Managing Attorney of our client's Timonium, MD office as a trusted research and writing partner on high-stakes litigation, building arguments, drafting key filings, and helping shape case strategy.
Our client is a litigation-focused law firm handling general and appellate litigation primarily centered around the Maryland Child Victims Act. The cases are complex, the pace is fast, and the standard is excellence. If you want real responsibility and close mentorship early in your career, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Research and Writing
Conduct in-depth legal research across civil, appellate, and regulatory matters using LexisNexis and other platforms
Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence
Analyze complex legal issues and present clear conclusions to the Managing Attorney
Cite-check and proofread filings
Discovery and Case Management
Support discovery in complex, multi-party matters, including interrogatories, requests for production, responses, and document review
Summarize deposition transcripts, discovery responses, medical records, and case files
Assist with class action and mass tort case management
Organize and maintain case materials
Handle confidential information with discretion
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Current enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school (evening student preferred), or a recent law school graduate
Strong academic record
Exceptional legal writing ability (writing sample required)
Prior law firm, internship, or other legal experience
Basic familiarity with legal AI tools
Intellectual curiosity and a real interest in litigation
Strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to work independently
Comfort managing competing priorities in a high-volume environment
Working knowledge of legal research, civil procedure, and court rules
Benefits
Why This Role
Direct mentorship: Daily work with the Managing Attorney
Substantive work: Your research and drafting shape filings and strategy
Broad exposure: Complex litigation across multiple practice areas
Real growth: Responsibility grows with demonstrated judgment
Benefits: Competitive benefits package offered.