TITLE: Remote Law Clerk jobs in Sheboygan, Wisconsin – Full‑Time Junior Legal Research & Case Preparation Position (Salary $55,000–$68,000) – Remote --- **Who we are** We’re a mid‑size litigation boutique that grew from a two‑lawyer practice to a 28‑person firm in the last three years. Our focus is civil rights and employment discrimination cases, and we’ve just secured a $12 million class‑action settlement that’s putting us in the headlines. Because the settlement opened three parallel appeals and a flurry of post‑judgment motions, we need more hands on deck—specifically, a remote Law Clerk who can dive into the details while keeping the rest of the team moving forward. **Why this role exists now** The settlement created a spike in docket volume: our docket went from an average of 12 active matters per month to 21, and the average turnaround time for a substantive brief dropped from 10 days to 6 days. To keep our filing deadlines on arenaflex (our current SLA is 96 % on‑time filing across all matters), we’re adding a dedicated clerk who can handle legal research, document management, and early‑stage case prep. This isn’t a temporary internship; it’s a permanent, full‑time slot that will become a core part of our workflow for the next 18–24 months and likely beyond. **What you’ll do day‑to‑day** - **Legal research:** Use Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law to pull precedent, statutes, and secondary sources for motions, briefs, and discovery requests. Expect to produce 2–3 research memos per week, each 2–4 pages, with a clear citation trail. - **Case preparation:** Draft initial outlines, witness‑list spreadsheets, and evidentiary logs. Help senior associates turn those outlines into polished briefs, ensuring each filing meets the court’s formatting rules (e.g., 12‑point Times New Roman, 1‑inch margins, 100‑page limit for appellate briefs). - **Document management:** Maintain our Clio‑based matter files, tag and upload new exhibits, and run weekly audits for missing or mislabeled documents. You’ll also be the go‑to person for converting PDFs into searchable PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Pro. - **E‑discovery support:** Run basic searches in Relativity and prepare document sets for production. While you won’t be leading the e‑discovery team, you’ll pull “first‑pass” selections and flag anything that looks privileged. - **Client communication (light):** Draft courteous status updates for clients, schedule conference calls, and log all communications in our CRM (HubSpot). You’ll be the friendly voice that lets a client know, “We’ve received the latest deposition transcript and are reviewing it today.” - **Administrative glue:** Manage the firm’s shared calendar (arenaflex Workspace), set up docket alerts in PACER, and keep an eye on filing fees (average $3,200 per case per month). You will also assist with budgeting for outside counsel by pulling fee‑schedule data from our internal spreadsheets. **Who you are** - **Education & experience:** JD or a 2‑year law clerk certification, with at least 6 months of hands‑on law‑clinic, clerkship, or in‑house legal support experience. You’ve already written at least 5 research memos and have a comfortable relationship with Westlaw and LexisNexis. - **Tech‑savvy:** You know your way around at least eight of the tools listed below and can pick up the rest in a week. If you’ve used Clio or Relativity before, that’s a plus. - **Detail‑oriented:** Our filing errors arenaflex us $1,200 per mistake on average. You have a track record of catching citation errors, formatting glitches, and deadline mis‑matches before they become a problem. - **Self‑starter:** You’ll be working remotely from wherever you live, but you’ll sync with the team at 9 a.m. EST daily via Zoom. You have a home office that meets HIPAA‑level security (encrypted Wi‑Fi, VPN, and a locked file cabinet for printed documents). - **Collaborative spirit:** While you’ll spend a lot of time solo, you love hopping on a quick Slack call to troubleshoot an issue or celebrate a win (“Our motion was granted—great work team!”). **Tools & technology you’ll use (8‑12 core items)** 1. **Westlaw** – primary legal research platform. 2. **LexisNexis** – supplemental research and citation checking. 3. **Bloomberg Law** – for business‑law precedent and news alerts. 4. **Clio** – case‑management system (matter creation, time‑entry, billing). 5. **arenaflex Office Suite** (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – drafting and spreadsheets. 6. **arenaflex Workspace** (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Meet) – collaboration and scheduling. 7. **Adobe Acrobat Pro** – PDF editing, OCR, and redaction. 8. **Relativity** – basic e‑discovery searches and document tagging. 9. **DocuSign** – electronic signature workflow for settlement agreements. 10. **HubSpot CRM** – client communication tracking and email templates. 11. **Slack** – daily check‑ins, quick questions, and file sharing. 12. **Zoom** – weekly team meetings and client video conferences. **The team you’ll join** You’ll report to our Senior Associate, Mia Torres, who has been with the firm for six years and currently manages a team of three junior associates and two other clerks. Our “Remote Squad” meets virtually every morning for a 15‑minute stand‑up, then breaks into smaller workgroups (research, drafting, e‑discovery) as needed. The firm’s culture isn’t about endless Zoom calls; we have a “Coffee‑Break Friday” where everyone shares a personal anecdote or a favorite podcast link (last week, a clerk told us about a true‑crime documentary that sparked a courtroom analogy in a motion). > “I remember my first day as a clerk, and Mia sent me a meme about ‘reading the fine print.’ It made me realize we’re serious about the law, but we still have room for a laugh.” – **Jordan Patel**, current Law Clerk **Metrics that matter** - **On‑time filing rate:** 96 % (our current arenaflex, 4 % above industry average). - **Research memo turnaround:** 2.1 days average from request to delivery. - **Document audit accuracy:** 99.3 % (only 3 errors per 1,000 files). - **Client satisfaction score:** 4.6/5 on post‑case surveys (based on 42 recent cases). Your contribution will directly influence these numbers. For example, by cutting memo turnaround from 3 days to 2 days, we’ve already shaved a week off our overall case timeline, which translates to $150,000 saved in filing fees across the year. **Compensation & benefits (realistic and transparent)** - **Base salary:** $55,000–$68,000 per year, commensurate with experience and JD status. - **Performance bonus:** Up to 8 % of base salary, tied to on‑time filing and research quality metrics. - **Benefits:** Medical, dental, vision (company covers 80 % of premiums); 401(k) with 3 % employer match; paid parental leave (12 weeks); 15 vacation days plus federal holidays. - **Remote stipend:** $150/month for internet, coworking‑space access, or ergonomics upgrades. - **Professional development:** Up to $2,000/year for CLE courses, Westlaw/LexisNexis certifications, or conference attendance (e.g., ABA Section of Litigation). **Work‑life reality** We’re not chasing “always‑on” culture. The role is full‑time (40 hours) with core hours that align with EST (8 a.m.–12 p.m. EST). After that, you’re free to close your laptop. If a deadline falls on a weekend, we’ll give you compensatory time off. The firm’s “remote‑first” policy means you’ll never need to commute; instead, you’ll get a monthly stipend to keep your home office comfortable. **How to apply** 1. **Submit your resume** (PDF, no more than two pages) to careers@brightlinelegal.com with “Remote Law Clerk – Sheboygan, Wisconsin” in the subject line. 2. **Attach a brief cover letter** (300–400 words) that tells us why you’re interested in civil‑rights litigation and highlights a research project you’re proud of. 3. **Include two professional references** (one must be a supervising attorney or professor). 4. **Complete the short questionnaire** (link provided after email receipt) that asks about your familiarity with Westlaw, Clio, and Relativity. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and aim to schedule a first‑round video interview within two weeks of receipt. The interview will be a mix of competency questions (e.g., “Walk me through how you’d structure a legal memorandum on the Fair Labor Standards Act”) and a practical exercise (a 30‑minute research task using Westlaw). **A final note from our hiring manager** > “When we first built our remote practice, we worried we’d lose the mentorship that comes from sitting across a desk from a senior lawyer. What we discovered is that a well‑structured virtual workflow, combined with daily video check‑ins, actually creates more focused learning. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your legal chops without the noise of a huge corporate firm, this is it.” – **Lena Wu, Managing Partner** If you’re a meticulous researcher who enjoys piecing together complex case puzzles, love the idea of working from anywhere while still feeling part of a tight‑knit team, and want to help a boutique firm turn a landmark settlement into lasting change, we’d like to meet you. **Location reminder:** This remote position is officially tied to Sheboygan, Wisconsin for tax and compliance purposes, so you’ll need to be a resident of Sheboygan or able to establish a legal domicile there within 30 days of hire. We look forward to reading your story and seeing how you can help us keep our filing clocks ticking on time. --- *Brightline Legal — Where the law meets real‑world impact.* Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job