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:

• Second or Third year law students only (2L or 3L)
• Spanish language a plus
• Background in social work, psychology, or accounting/financial a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Paid hourly at $25-$30/hour, dependent upon experience
• Paid parking
• 401k plan (based on eligibility requirements)

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bethesda, MD 20814