Job Description

For this Law Clerk position, YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A LAW SCHOOL and have at least completed your 1L year. This is an IN-PERSON position in our Coral Gables Office. This is NOT a work from home position Are you ready to get a jump start on your legal career with a dynamic, purpose-driven law firm? Are you detail-oriented and naturally have a strong commitment to our CORE VALUES, which are Hungry, Scrappy, Smart, Anti-Fragile, and Take Ownership to get things done? If yes, look no further! Instructions to apply are at the bottom of this section. At our Trusts & Estates Law Firm, we are passionate about helping clients preserve and protect their legacy, and we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Law Clerks who share in our mission and values to join our growing team. These mentors offer instruction and feedback on assignments as well as encourage each summer law clerk to explore different aspects of estate planning and estate administration law. A wide range of assignments provide exposure to the different practice areas, i.e. clerks may be invited to interact with clients as part of the estate planning process or draft the petition to later attend the accompanying probate hearing. Our goal is to further each Summer Law Clerk's legal career by delivering a valuable learning experience to supplement their legal education If this sounds like something you might want to explore further, please follow the instructions below. Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents, including memos, briefs, and pleadings under attorney supervision to meet court deadlines and client needs.
• Must know how to conduct research on WESTLAW or LEXIS NEXUS.
• Assist in case management by organizing and maintaining legal files, tracking important deadlines, and scheduling appointments and court appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, and court personnel to gather information, schedule meetings, and provide updates on case progress.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base by updating legal resources, attending legal education seminars, and staying current on changes in laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

TO APPLY:

Please submit 1) your resume, 2) a writing sample, 3) a cover letter (details below), and 4) make sure you take the DISC behavioral psychometric test when prompted on this platform (once you do, it gets included automatically). Please include the following in the Cover Letter:

• Why are you specifically interested in this position? Seriously, there are a lot of law firms and a lot of areas of law to explore -- why Trusts & Estates?
• Why should we be excited to work with you? What do you think you bring to the table?
• How does this position align with your career goals?
• Start the Letter with "I am the ONE!"

About Company: Our name says it all. We are a boutique firm of dedicated attorneys that HELP CLIENTS PROTECT THEIR RICH LIVES, AND LEAVE A RICH LEGACY. We practice only the areas of family wealth succession: Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Estate Administration. We know what we are doing, we love what we are doing, and we believe in what we are doing. Our Vision: We are not just legal advisors; we are architects of generational prosperity. By empowering families with comprehensive planning & asset protection strategies, we aim to break down barriers to successful wealth preservation and transfer. We believe that protecting clients’ hard-earned assets will pave the way for their families' legacy of significance and impact. We aspire to transform how people think about legacy, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts future generations.

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