Law Clerk
Assist Lawyers by researching legal precedent, performing administrative duties and preparing legal documents.
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What's it like to be a Law Clerk?
Law Clerks primarily assist Judges, Solicitors and Barristers by conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and keeping track of case files. They may also undertake thorough research and interpret laws and rulings. Law Clerks work in a variety of settings, including courts, law firms, corporate legal departments or government agencies.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting legal research and collecting information on legal precedents related to specific cases.
- Drafting legal documents such as briefs, appeals, contracts and legal agreements under the supervision of a lawyer.
- Assisting Lawyers with case preparation including gathering evidence, organising files and coordinating with involved parties.
- Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of legal documents before they are filed.
- Navigating legal and governmental databases to gather relevant information.
- Participating in client meetings and court proceedings to note down important points.
- Performing administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, answering calls, managing case documents and maintaining a Lawyer's schedule.
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Latest Law Clerk reviews
Apr 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Law
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
Surrounded by great mentors and sharp lawyers. A comfortable but intellectually challenging role with a lot of opportunity to learn.
The challenges
Long hours at a desk without moving - not exactly a dynamic role. Variety in subject matter, but the some days can be long when the pressure isn't on.
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Apr 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Law
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
No day is every the same and you get a good combination of people facing and office work. You are busy but know you are making a difference!
The challenges
It can be hard starting from the bottom, not knowing anything. Sometimes the people can also be challenging! So patience and giving yourself some grace is important!
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