Law Clerk

 
 

About Us:

Markham Law Firm is a leading family law practice dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. With a team of experienced attorneys and a commitment to delivering personalized solutions, we have earned a reputation for excellence in family law matters. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Family Law Clerk to join our dynamic team.

This position will be partially remote and partially in person, part-time during the school year and full time in the summer. In the summer, the position will be in the office 3 days per week. This is a paid position. An office-issued Mac laptop will be provided, and on site parking is available. We are also metro accessible. This position is non-exempt.

Position Overview:

As a Family Law Clerk at Markham Law Firm, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the efficient operation of our family law practice. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment.

This is a hybrid position (partially remote and partially in person), part-time during the school year and full time in the summer. In the summer, the position will be in the office 3 days per week. This is a paid position. An office-issued Mac laptop will be provided, and on site parking is available. We are also metro accessible. This position is non-exempt.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda

  • Prepare blog posts for the Firm’s website

  • Review, analyze, organize, scan, copy, and file documents

  • Answer and make telephone calls

  • Send correspondence to clients and attorneys

  • Attend Firm trainings and webinars

  • Take careful notes when attending mediations, depositions, court hearings, and Firm meetings

  • Deliver and pick up filings from the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland and DC Superior Court

  • File maintenance on cloud server

  • Draft simple correspondence

  • Inventory discovery documents

  • Elicit and maintain records from clients for discovery

  • Prepare trial exhibits and summaries

  • Other tasks as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

  • Punctual, dependable and reliable

  • Outstanding legal research, grammar and proofreading skills

  • Able to multi-task with a “do it now” approach

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

  • Compassionate, empathetic and patient

  • Customer service driven

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Mac Operating System

  • Ability to lift 20 lbs

Required Education and Work Experience:

  • Incoming third year law students only (3L)

  • Spanish language a plus

  • Background in social work, psychology, or accounting/financial a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Paid hourly at $25/hour

  • Paid parking

  • 401k plan (based on eligibility requirements)

To Apply:

Please send your resume, writing sample, three references, and cover letter to Jennifer Campbell-Adams jcampbelladams@markhamlegal.com