Law Clerk [School-Year]
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Arnold & Itkin LLP
Houston, TX, US
Summary
The Law Clerk provides support to an assigned attorney by conducting legal research, analyzing legal documents, and assisting with briefs. They also handle administrative tasks, prepare court filings, and assist during negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
Job Description
Description
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School-Year Clerkship Program.
About Arnold & Itkin LLP:
Arnold & Itkin is one of the top personal injury firms in the country with offices in Houston, Dallas, Baton Rouge, and Midland. We have some of the best records across the country for our victories, which has resulted in us being named among the best personal injury lawyers in Houston multiple times. When we represent our clients, we're all in. We fight hard for them. No matter what.
Job Summary:
The Law Clerk provides support to an assigned attorney, conducting legal research, assisting with briefs, and performing other administrative and clerical duties as requested.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Researches relevant case law and statutory precedent.
- Analyzes legal documents and briefs, ensuring accurate statement and depiction of facts, case law, and precedent provided. Reports any inconsistencies or suggested revisions to the attorney.
- Prepares various types of correspondence with parties of the assigned case.
- Prepares, files, and delivers a variety of legal documents including affidavits, petitions, and pleadings.
- Drafts and files court documents and supporting papers.
- Takes witness statements and assists with depositions.
- Attends and assists with negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other meetings as required.
- Maintains exhibits, preparing and organizing various types of tangible evidence as needed for court appearances.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be based in Houston, Texas.
- Thorough understanding of law, court procedures, court systems, and rules of the assigned jurisdiction.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Superior research and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Enrolled to receive Juris Doctorate
- Please be sure to include an updated transcript in order for your application to be considered for review
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
#LI-ONSITE
From the major disasters that you see on the news to the incidents that you may never hear about. When people are catastrophically injured. When people have lost the ones that they love most. When something bad has happened, people need a firm that’s not only won, but a firm that sets records. They need Arnold & Itkin.
Our team is committed to doing everything possible to get the best results. Our victories include fights against the most well-equipped and well-funded companies in the world. We won’t back down to anyone, ever.
When we represent someone, we’re all in. We’ve won over $25 billion and set records across the country with massive victories. We’ve helped tens of thousands of people recover what they deserved. Our firm never stops fighting for our clients because we see them like family. When everything is on the line, we’re who steps up.
Founded
2004
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
From the major disasters that you see on the news to the incidents that you may never hear about. When people are catastrophically injured. When people have lost the ones that they love most. When something bad has happened, people need a firm that’s not only won, but a firm that sets records. They need Arnold & Itkin.
Our team is committed to doing everything possible to get the best results. Our victories include fights against the most well-equipped and well-funded companies in the world. We won’t back down to anyone, ever.
When we represent someone, we’re all in. We’ve won over $25 billion and set records across the country with massive victories. We’ve helped tens of thousands of people recover what they deserved. Our firm never stops fighting for our clients because we see them like family. When everything is on the line, we’re who steps up.
Founded
2004
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
