Manage habeas corpus and immigration habeas matters, including drafting and filing responses. Familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
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Location
San Diego, CA
Description
Law Clerk II - San Diego, CA
Duration: 12 months, Onsite
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
Collaborate with attorneys to determine applicable laws and identify possible defenses or violations.
Stay updated on federal, state, or local laws, and new criminal and civil rules.
Alert attorneys to potential issues while reviewing and analyzing case file data.
Manage habeas corpus and immigration habeas matters, including drafting and filing responses.
Analyze statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, and agency rules for complex cases.
Draft correspondence and legal documents for attorney review.
Prepare proposed orders for judges and magistrates.
Required Skills:
Minimum two years of experience in litigation support or related projects.
Knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and resources.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
Familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging.
Knowledge of Client tools and eDiscovery procedures.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in providing legal support for criminal and civil cases.