Law Clerks

Job Description

Law Clerks | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

The Tone:
This is a Law Clerk role at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, situated in Atlanta, GA, with the engagement commencing in the summer of 2027. Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani stands as a prominent full-service Am Law 100 firm, uniquely distinguished as the first and only law firm to establish offices and employ attorneys across all 50 states, underscoring its expansive reach with over 1,600 attorneys nationwide and 80+ U.S. offices. The firm cultivates both robust national and local practices, providing a wide array of legal services. GRSM has earned national recognition for its steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, specifically in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of qualified female and diverse attorneys, further evidenced by its commitments to DEI and Mansfield Certification. This role is designed to integrate Law Clerks into a highly collaborative and collegial environment, offering direct access to robust professional development and structured mentorship opportunities that actively promote career advancement within the legal profession. The firm operates on a foundation of great stability, marked by an industry-leading low overhead platform and a debt-free operational model, ensuring a secure and thriving professional setting for all its legal professionals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Seasonal (Summer)
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA
• Mission: To provide foundational legal support, actively participate in client-facing activities, and gain comprehensive litigation experience within a nationally recognized, full-service Am Law 100 firm dedicated to professional growth and diversity.

What You’ll Actually Do
• [Client Engagement]: Actively participate in forward-facing client interactions, providing direct support and gaining exposure to the diverse legal needs and cases handled by the firm’s robust national and local practice groups.
• [Hearing Support]: Gain invaluable practical experience by assisting attorneys and eventually handling appearances at various legal hearings, contributing to the progression of cases and understanding court procedures.
• [Deposition Management]: Develop essential litigation skills through direct involvement and hands-on experience in preparing for and handling depositions, observing and supporting senior attorneys in the critical discovery processes.
• [Trial Exposure]: Acquire firsthand experience with the complexities of the trial process by supporting attorneys and gaining experience handling appearances at trials, understanding trial strategy and courtroom dynamics.
• [Professional Development]: Proactively engage with the firm’s comprehensive professional development programs and structured mentorship initiatives, specifically tailored to foster skill enhancement, leadership potential, and long-term career advancement within a supportive legal environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) program from a recognized institution, with the specific availability and intent to undertake a Law Clerk position beginning in the summer of 2027.
• Experience: No specific prior years of legal work experience are explicitly mandated for this particular role, as it is thoughtfully structured to provide foundational practical experience and opportunities for skill development to early career legal professionals.
• Skills: No specific technical or domain-specific hard skills, such as legal research platforms or specialized software proficiency, are explicitly detailed within the provided job description as requirements for this Law Clerk position.