Closing Date: 28th June, 2024
Description:
Job Description:Classification Summary
Researches legal data for brief or argument based on statutory law or decisions; searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to case under consideration or per judges request; prepares rough drafts of opinions and orders; prepares judgments of conviction; and prepares dispositions; keeps accurate and complete document files and correspondence of cases. Law clerks must have a basic understanding of the law and how it applies to courts and procedural rules. Work is performed in an office and courtroom setting.
Duties / Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (illustrative only and may vary by assignment)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (illustrative only and may vary by assignment)
- Assists the judge in applying the law to cases and motions before the court;
- Performs research of legal issues;
- Drafts memos, opinions, jury instructions and orders for the judge;
- Helps troubleshoot technical difficulties in the courtroom;
- Responds to judges', court employees', Commissioners', elected officials', other County employees' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
- Meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;
- Assists other department and County employees as needed or requested;
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Classification Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.
Skill and Ability to:
Acceptable Experience and Training:
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Classification Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.
Skill and Ability to:
- Research and identify essential information pertinent to a case or a judge's request;
- Analyzing and applying the law to specific facts;
- Prepare legal documents;
- Speak clearly and communicate accurate information to others;
- Use English to communicate effectively with others;
- Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, maintain information, and generate reports;
- Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through oral, written, and interpersonal communication channels;
- Follow verbal and written instructions;
- Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
- Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions and problem-solving skills to respond to customer service needs in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies;
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
- Maintain confidentiality;
- Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
- Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
- Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university;
- Previous experience in courts is preferred;
- Must successfully pass background investigation relevant to the position and remain in good standing for the duration of employment with the County.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.