Law Clerk - Civil and Domestic Relations Law Firm

• A premier Las Vegas law firm is hiring law clerks to support with all aspects of civil litigation cases, including: drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, and more. This position is ideal for both law students and those with a J.D.
• This position can be either full-time or part-time.
• This position is ideal for a law student seeking to improve their writing skills. We are flexible and coordinate with law school schedules.
• Quality law clerk work may lead to an associate attorney job offer.

Law Clerk Job Description:

• The Law Clerk will complement the firm's attorneys and will have opportunities to participate in all aspects of a case, including drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.), letters, disclosures, and more. The law clerk will also be assigned various research projects related to domestic relations, family law, and civil discovery.
• This is a great opportunity for a law student who is seeking to gain experience and further develop their motion writing skills. Attorneys provide consistent feedback to help law clerks continuously improve their legal writing. There is also an opportunity to attend court hearings, depositions, client meetings, etc., with attorneys.

Law Clerk Job Duties:

• Writing the first draft of motions/oppositions with guidance from attorneys.
• Preparing pleadings in divorce, custody, child support, and guardianship cases.
• Writing legal memos or correspondence to opposing counsel or clients.
• Tracking and billing your time.
• Must maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

Law Clerk Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be finished with (or finishing) at least your first year of law school.
• Family law experience preferred (though not required), such as taking a family law course in law school.
• Excellent grammar, writing, and computer skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Leavitt Law Firm has served Las Vegas families since 1989, building a reputation on direct, results-focused representation in family law. We recently expanded into estate planning, giving clients a full range of services from prenuptial agreements and divorce/custody matters to wills and trusts. Our attorneys and staff work closely together, and we invest in people who want to grow their skills and take on real responsibility.
We recently relocated to a new office on Summerlin Parkway to support that growth. We offer competitive compensation tied directly to performance, so hard work is rewarded. Whether you're an attorney, paralegal, or support staff, you'll be part of a firm that values efficiency, clear communication, and getting results for clients. If you want to build a career at a firm that's established but still growing, we want to hear from you.