Law Clerk Extern

Job Description

Law Clerk Externship | Woods Lonergan PLLC

The Tone:
This is an externship at Woods Lonergan PLLC, located in New York, NY. Woods Lonergan is a New York law firm founded in 1993, representing a range of corporate and commercial clients, including institutional clients and corporate boards. This Law Clerk Extern position is crucial for supporting the firm’s attorneys by performing various tasks under supervision. The role contributes directly to the firm’s work in commercial litigation, real estate, and transactional matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Externship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY

• Mission: This role solves the need for legal research, document drafting, and direct communication support to advance the firm’s commercial litigation, real estate, and transactional matters.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research: Conduct thorough research into various legal issues relevant to ongoing cases and matters.
• Document Drafting: Prepare a variety of legal documents, including discovery requests, motions, and other necessary filings.
• Content Creation: Draft legal memoranda for internal use and develop content for the firm’s website to inform clients and the public.
• Communication: Engage directly with clients, attorneys, and support staff to facilitate case progress and information exchange.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should possess foundational knowledge relevant to commercial litigation, real estate, and transactional law.
• Experience: Experience performing a variety of tasks under attorney supervision is necessary. Candidates must be skilled at accomplishing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Skills: Demonstrated professionalism is required. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally, is essential. Candidates must consistently meet and manage deadlines.