Law Clerk – Criminal Litigation

Job Description

Paralegal | The Rickman Law Firm

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site position at The Rickman Law Firm, located in Tampa, FL. The firm is a criminal defense law firm exclusively representing individuals in state and federal criminal matters across Florida, handling a broad spectrum of cases from misdemeanors to serious felony charges. This role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated law student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience directly with experienced trial attorneys on complex criminal cases. You will be actively involved in case strategy, motion practice, and trial preparation, providing valuable litigation experience.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Tampa, FL
• Mission: Assist trial attorneys with comprehensive legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing complex state and federal criminal cases for various stages of litigation.
• Tech Stack: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Assist attorneys by conducting legal research and drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda, and discovery responses for criminal cases.
• Case Preparation: Help prepare cases for hearings, depositions, and trial by researching statutes, case law, factual issues, and procedural rules.
• Evidence Review: Review police reports, body-worn camera footage, witness statements, discovery, and other evidence relevant to criminal defense cases.
• Document Organization: Organize and maintain case files, and prepare legal summaries, deposition outlines, and other essential litigation materials.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and expert witnesses to facilitate case progress and information exchange.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current law student or law school graduate with a strong foundation in criminal law, criminal procedure, and the rules of evidence.
• Experience: Prior experience drafting legal memoranda, motions, pleadings, or other legal documents.
• Skills: Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills; highly organized and detail-oriented; capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Bonus: Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office is preferred.