Law Clerk – Legal Research & Writing (Part-Time) at Paramount… · West…

Who We Are

Paramount Settlement Advisors is a leading settlement planning provider partnering with personal injury law firms to deliver planning-first solutions for plaintiffs and their families. Our work incorporates complex legal review, public benefit analysis, and planning strategies designed to protect clients’ long-term interests at the time of settlement and beyond. Our focus is to provide services that help ensure accurate and complete health insurance liens associated with personal injury recoveries, while supporting plaintiffs as they transition to life after settlement. Our lien resolution and settlement planning teams work closely together, so attorneys and plaintiffs receive clear, consistent guidance and can move through the settlement process with confidence.

At Paramount, culture is the engine that powers our performance. We value sound judgment over shortcuts, clarity over convenience, and truth over comfort. Our goal is to help our clients achieve better outcomes and set best-practice standards in a profession where accuracy is as important as advocacy.

Who We Are Looking For

We're seeking an experienced Law Clerk with strong legal research and writing skills to support a supervising attorney on litigation matters. This part-time, project-based role is well suited to a current law student seeking substantive, hands-on experience in New York civil practice while balancing academic commitments. We also welcome applicants with comparable legal research and writing experience.

You will work directly with an experienced attorney who will assign and review all work. At the outset, training will happen case by case. As your understanding of our matters and standards grows, you will take on more autonomy. The ideal candidate is precise, works independently within assigned projects, and makes a genuine effort to find answers through their own research before escalating questions. Every memo, summary, and draft you produce should be clear, well supported, and ready for attorney review.

Roles & Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the supervising attorney on litigation matters by handling legal research, analysis, and drafting assignments.

• Legal Research & Analysis

• • Research case law, statutes, and procedural rules, including the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), to answer specific legal questions on active matters.
    • Prepare research memoranda and case law summaries that present findings clearly and accurately, with proper citation, including adverse or unsettled authority.

• Drafting Support

• • Assist in drafting motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and discovery materials for attorney review.
    • Cite-check and proofread drafts for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable court rules.

• Project Management & Communication

• • Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files in case management software across all assigned cases, adhering to firm standards for document naming, version control, and storage.
    • Track key documents, outstanding items, and case milestones, logging all follow-up attempts and actions within the case management system.

Qualifications

At a minimum, candidates should have the following:

• Demonstrated experience conducting legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, or comparable platforms, gained through law school coursework, legal employment, or similar experience.
• Experience preparing legal memoranda, case law summaries, or comparable written legal analysis.
• Strong legal writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-organized memoranda and case law summaries.
• High attention to detail, including accurate citation practice.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and deadlines independently within a limited, variable weekly schedule.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

The following are preferred but not required:

• Current enrollment as a second- or third-year student (or equivalent standing in a part-time program) at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Familiarity with the New York CPLR and New York civil practice.
• Coursework or experience in civil litigation, personal injury, or a related practice area.

What We Offer

Hours: Part-time, with a flexible schedule. Weekly hours may vary based on project needs.

Duration: Ongoing, project-based position. Duration will be determined by firm needs.

Compensation: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour.

Benefits: Paid sick leave in accordance with New York State law.