LAW CLERK
Columbia, SC
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POSITION
Law Clerk
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. was started in 1993 when the named partners combined their litigation and transactional experience to create a firm committed to excellence, integrity, and service. Since that time, the Firm has grown to approximately 16 lawyers practicing civil defense litigation, and probate and estate planning law. Our firm is structured to meet the litigation and consulting needs of individuals, businesses, and insurance companies throughout South Carolina. Our practice is statewide and we regularly practice in each of the State's 46 counties and all federal courts. We work hard to build long standing relationships with those we represent.
POSITION SUMMARY
A Law Clerk assists Partners and/or Associates with case preparation.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct legal research
• Perform document review
• Draft memoranda under attorney supervision
• Summarize deposition transcripts and medical records
• Title search and deed search at the courthouse
• Attendance at depositions, hearings, and trial
• Perform other duties as assigned
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• Current law school student status required
• Strong communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Research and analytical skills
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work
• Problem solving and reasoning ability
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and strong computer skills
• Willingness to show initiative in seeking out work assignments
• Strong writing ability
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly (5-8 hrs./shift) required to sit, talk, hear, perform repetitive motions, and perform tasks that require eye/hand/foot coordination. The employee is frequently (2-5 hrs./shift) required to handle and grasp. The employee is occasionally (up to 2 hrs./shift) required to stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, and feel. Rarely, an employee may be required to push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
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The Legal field can often times be a demanding profession. At times, you will be required to spot issues and develop solutions at a moment’s notice. As law clerks, you will confront client problems which at times involve troubling facts. We offer a supportive company culture that values our staff and promotes a healthy work-life-balance and mentor-focused culture.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply and/or obtain additional information, contact Bonnie Moffat at bgm@swblaw.com. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.