Entry-Level Attorney Jobs

Entry-level Attorneys are recent law college students or law graduates with some internship or clerkship experiences. Candidates are required to have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a certificate of admission to the Bar as well as eligibility to practice law before the courts. In some cases, experience is also asked for.

Qualifying education and experience for entry-level attorney position depends on the company or organization, the candidate has applied with and the duties, applicant will be undertaking. Their academic achievements including, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment, are always given a serious consideration by the people hiring them. Any kind of extra curricular activities undertaken by them is also considered to be an asset. Awareness about standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field is a must.

Communication and organization skills are of paramount importance. General supervision is provided by the attorneys to entry-level candidates. The duties of an entry-level attorney include assisting the attorneys with their work and using expertise in database coverage and Westlaw search techniques. They generally perform receptionist, file clerk, and office services duties.