Law Clerk - Washington, United States - Spencer Stuart

Description

SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Location: Corporate/Chicago
Silicon Valley
San Francisco
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Los Angeles
Houston
Washington, D.C.
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Seattle
Stamford
Atlanta

Full/Part Time: Part time

Req ID: R3821

Position Summary

Spencer Stuart seeks a Law Clerk to work directly with multiple attorneys in an exceptionally strong in-house legal team. The Law Clerk will assist attorneys primarily in all stages of corporate transactions by reviewing, revising and preparing legal documents (contracts), researching issues, and providing assistance with general legal and business matters. Should opportunities arise, the position may provide general exposure to other areas of law such as Employment, Privacy, Risk, Corporate and Governance. No legal specialization is necessary.

The work for this position will primarily support our US offices, but members of the legal department are located across the US and the world and support all worldwide offices.

Key Relationships

Reports to:

Assistant General Counsel

Other Key Relationships:

North American General Counsel

North American Legal Team

Global Legal Department

Candidate Profile

The Law Clerk is a results-oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment. They are intellectually curious with a desire to learn about Spencer Stuart, the firm's business model and the law. The Law Clerk communicates and functions with discretion while accepting ownership for new and different tasks.

Ideal Experience

• Currently enrolled in Law School. Student completing their first or second year
• One year of experience working in a professional setting. Preferably within an in-house legal department, but any professional experience is welcomed
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).Additional language skills will be an advantage

Critical Capabilities

Legal Expertise: Support the legal team efforts to serve the best interests of the firm by:

• Draft legal documents, including but not limited to client contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Reading lengthy and complex legal documents, analyzing the content, revising the terms and explaining these in clear, concise responses.
• Researching general and diverse areas of the law using the internet, Lexis and other legal resources.
• Provide general legal support, research and communication services on matters ranging from basic to complex across many legal subject matter areas.
• Assisting attorneys if necessary with other general legal and business matters in areas of the law such as Contracts, Employment, Privacy, Risk, Corporate and Governance.

Workflow Management: In a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines, complete tasks in a timely manner by:

• Applying project management and organizational skills and techniques to prioritize and monitor work to meet deadlines.
• Accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different tasks.
• Working independently and as a contributing member of a team.

Other Personal Characteristics

• Highly motivated with a sense of commitment and responsibility
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform legal research
• An understanding of basic legal concepts
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical, logical and methodical
• Intellectually curious with the desire to collaborate with the team

Candidate must attach a writing sample along with their resume. The writing sample should be no longer than three pages.

The base compensation range for this position is $20 -$25 an hour. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.

Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match;
• PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable;
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account;
• Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program; and
• Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.

Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

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