Law Clerk

Keches Law Group, P.C. is a well-established law firm with offices in Milton, Bridgewater, and Worcester, practicing in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and medical malpractice. We are seeking a Law Clerk to join our Bridgewater office. This is not a remote position; candidates must live within commuting distance. Applicants from another state should include a cover letter explaining their plans to work in Massachusetts.

About the role

This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While largely sedentary, the role may require sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting or moving of office supplies up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Request reports and medical records from doctors’ offices, hospitals, urgent cares, etc., and prepare them for court
• Review medical records and prepare medical summaries
• Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
• Gather and document information efficiently
• Communicate directly with clients to update them, gather information, and answer questions
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
• Enhance the reputation of the department and organization by accepting ownership for new requests and exploring opportunities to add value
• Communicate with and update attorneys throughout the process of their cases
• File documents and update client files

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in law school at the 1L, 2L, or 3L level
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Medicine, Science, or a related field is preferred
• Multi-lingual abilities are a plus
• General knowledge of medicine is preferred
• Knowledge of the rules of civil procedure
• Strong medical research and writing abilities
• Strong phone, typing, and computer skills
• Energetic, well-organized, and able to multi-task
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy; experience in hospitality or service industry is strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a high-intensity, high-stress environment handling multiple duties
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while meeting short-term goals without losing sight of long-term needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and evaluative skills

Schedule

• On-site, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Fall/Spring schedules are flexible, typically requiring up to 20 hours per week

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $21–$23 per hour. This range reflects factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and job-related knowledge and skills, as well as internal pay equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as room is provided for future salary growth.