Description:
Summary Statement:This employee works directly for the Magistrates in Chancery as a judicial law clerk performing legal research, drafting and related functions within the jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery. The clerkship will end in August 2026 unless otherwise agreed to by the supervising Magistrate Judge.
Essential Functions:
Perform legal research and related functions within the jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery, including guardianships, trusts, estates, contracts, and corporate law.
Job Requirements:
- Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas. Resumes may not be substituted for the application.
- Graduated from an accredited law school by the time of the clerkship.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to compose orders and memoranda.
- A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
- Valid State issued ID or Driver's license.