Summer Law Clerk

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$22.00/yr - $28.00/yr

Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm that values understanding the needs and interests of our clients. Our Long Island office in Huntington, NY has grown rapidly and is looking for a Summer Law Clerk to join the team. The Long Island team specializes in defending high exposure cases and often takes on cases as monitoring counsel retained by excess insurers, appellate counsel, or trial counsel.

Our attorneys pursue vigorous and inventive defense strategies across a broad spectrum of practice areas in both State and Federal Court, including Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death, New York Labor Law and Construction, Maritime, Products Liability, and Transportation and Trucking.

• Attend legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal research.
• Prepare summaries of pleadings, discovery responses, and deposition transcripts.
• Prepare summaries of medical records.
• Assist in the preparation of pleadings and discovery demands and responses.
• Assist in the preparation of discovery and dispositive motions.
• Edit documents.

• Must currently be enrolled in an ABA‑accredited law school with at least 4 semesters completed as of May 2026.
• Currently a rising 3L law student with prior experience as a law clerk is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Pro Law, Excel, and electronic document‑management software preferred.
• Must be a self‑motivated independent thinker with excellent time‑management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding writing and communication skills, with the ability to work as a team member in a fast‑paced work environment.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative and welcoming work environment.
• Work‑life balance.

This is an in‑person position. Must be able to travel to the office for work and accompany attorneys for court appearances, trials, site inspections, etc.

The salary range for this position is $22‑$28 per hour and represents CIPRIANI & WERNER’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to experience and qualifications.

Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.