Job Description
Job Title: Law Clerk
Location: Choice Between Offices in Macon, McDonough, or Sandy Springs, Georgia
Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time (School Year and/or Summer), Externship Credit Eligible
About Us:
Power Snell is an eminent domain and right-of-way firm representing public-sector entities exclusively. We enjoy a focused niche practice centered on the full lifecycle of public acquisitions, pre-acquisition strategy and negotiation, right-of-way conveyances, condemnation proceedings, and litigation posture that is defensible if contested.
Our approach is straightforward: we prepare carefully, communicate clearly, and execute consistently. Whether advising on acquisition strategy, resolving valuation disputes, or litigating contested takings, we build cases with the expectation they may be tried, and the discipline to resolve them when they should be. We value professionalism, sound judgment, and work that stands up to scrutiny in court and on appeal.
We maintain a collegial, team-oriented atmosphere and are committed to mentoring the next generation of attorneys. Law clerks at our firm are not relegated to the sidelines, they are trusted contributors who help shape arguments, research novel legal issues, and see the full arc of a case or project.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal and factual research on land use, zoning, administrative, valuation, and litigation matters
- Draft memoranda, case summaries, client communications, and portions of briefs or pleadings
- Assist with preparing for hearings, court filings, and discovery
- Attend meetings, court proceedings, or internal strategy sessions as appropriate
- Cite-check and proofread legal documents with close attention to detail
- Support attorneys on active matters while developing a working knowledge of real-world legal practice
Qualifications:
- Current 2L or 3L student in good standing at an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills
- Demonstrated interest in land use, real estate, or litigation
- Professional, proactive, and eager to learn in a boutique-firm setting
- Availability to work Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30, or as otherwise allowed e.g.,10–20 hours/week during the semester, full-time in summer.
What We Offer:
- Meaningful, substantive legal work
- Mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Exposure to real cases and real clients
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments
- A collegial work environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Potential eligibility for externship credit
To Apply:
- Please send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and a short writing sample to warren@powersnell.com. In your cover letter, let us know what draws you to land use law or small-firm practice.