Our firm is seeking a Law Clerk with an interest in immigration law to assist in the business unit of our Encino, California office. Under the direction of an Attorney, Law Clerks will become familiar with the laws related to employment-based immigration and will also prepare federal litigation documents. We work with a wide variety of interesting clients representing employers and foreign workers in obtaining immigration benefits. No previous immigration law experience required however, very strong Mandarin, and English writing, and research skills are imperative. Immediate start preferred.
Education: Second year or third year law school student, or recent law school graduate, or awaiting Bar results.
Perry & Alznauer values dedication, hard work, and the desire to succeed by supporting others.”
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to support our legal team in various capacities. The ideal candidate will assist with legal research, drafting documents, and reviewing contracts while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role is essential in maintaining the efficiency of our legal operations and contributing to the overall success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw to support case preparation and legal arguments.
- Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and memoranda, ensuring clarity and adherence to legal standards.
- Review and analyze documents for accuracy, relevance, and compliance with applicable laws.
- Assist in fraud prevention detection efforts by analyzing relevant data and documentation.
- Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Maintain organized files and records of all legal documents for easy retrieval.
- Provide general support to the legal team as needed, including administrative tasks.
- Conducting research and drafting petitions, motions, appeals for United States Immigration service and Federal Court.
Drafting government forms
Preparing visa application packets for filing
Writing detailed persuasive letters
Reviewing documents
Identifying issues
Communicating with clients
Translations
Requirements:
Must be able to write persuasively in Mandarin and English, by combining arguments and facts.
Must be able to analyze issues.
Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Must have excellent attention to detail.
Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Should be curious and intelligent.
Should possess common sense.
Skills
- Strong proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for document review and fraud detection.
- Familiarity with contract law and general counsel responsibilities is a plus.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
Join our team as a Law Clerk where you can gain valuable experience in the legal field while contributing to meaningful work that impacts our clients positively.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $21.72 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
