A law clerk acts as an assistant to an attorney or a judge and helps with providing researched information on cases. Working on this support position provides law clerks with valuable information about the judicial system and its working.
Law Clerk jobs are generally very demanded and competitive. To be considered for a position of Law Clerk, you need to be very skilled in performing secretarial tasks and possess excellent legal knowledge and communication skills. You also need to write an effective resume that will highlight your relevant capabilities and accomplishments.
The following resume sample for a law clerk will help entry level candidates with less or no experience in hand.
Law Clerk Resume Sample (Less or No Experience)
Jane Smith
55 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT 44242
Cell: (999) 999-9029, Email: jane.smith @ email . com
LAW CLERK
HIGHLIGHTS
• 4+ years’ hands-on experience in performing legal research and analysis for attorneys
• Competent in reviewing, revising and drafting documents such as contracts
• Competent at assisting attorneys with preparation of trials
• Good knowledge of preparing trail related documents such as discovery letters, exhibit lists, subpoenas and spreadsheets
• Computer: Westlaw, MS Office Suite, and word processing programs
• Typing speed: 60 WPM
• Bilingual: English and Portuguese
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Law Clerk
MNS Attorneys – Great Falls, MT | Jun 2015 – Present
• Provide legal research by operating both electronic and paper mediums
• Search legal documents to investigate facts and determine the course of action
• Prepare legal documents such as affidavits
• Review and file pleadings and petitions
• Deliver subpoenas to witnesses
Key Achievements
• Sorted and maintained the entire library (books, periodicals, case histories etc) in alphabetical order, decreasing retrieval time by 30%
Judicial Law Clerk
Minnesota Judicial Branch – Saint Paul, MN | Apr 2014 – Jun 2015
• Assisted in the daily administration of the Judge’s office
• Maintained the Judge’s day by day schedule and responded to inquiries
• Conducted legal research and prepared written reports
• Ensured that all files, complaints, and other papers are accessible in proper order
• Performed courtroom duties such as calling calendars and managing oaths
Key Achievements
• Provided valuable data of a lost case to the reporting attorney, thereby ensuring re-evaluation of hearings
EDUCATION
Saint Paul Law School, Saint Paul, MN – 2013
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
GPA: 3.41
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Demonstrated ability to handle a wide variety of tasks simultaneously
• Proven ability to deal tactfully and considerately with court personnel, public, and media
• Great sense of professionalism
• Good understanding of advanced law terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation