Law Clerk

Full-time

No

The Honorable Christopher C. Fogleman will be accepting full-time Law Clerk Applications. from
July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 for the 2023-2024 Term.
Forward your resume, two writing samples, one short and one long (no more than 10 pages), as
well as, a list of three references to:
Hon. Christopher C. Fogleman
Montgomery County Circuit Court
50 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Or by email (preferred) to:
Salary:
$53,823 Non-Bar Member
$59,794 Bar Member in any State
Job Description/Requirements:
Essential Functions: The Law Clerk provides legal support to the Judge. The law clerk drafts
and revises opinions, attends and assists the judge in preparing for oral argument. Responds to
research questions on a case-by-case basis and provides recent and up to date information to
the judge. Delivers and triages the chamber’s work prior to sending to the Judge. Attends court
proceedings, as requested by the Judge. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Has obtained a Juris Doctorate degree or will obtain a Juris Doctorate degree by
May 2023 from an ABA-accredited law school.
Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures and the progression of case from
original charge through trial, sentencing, modification, and violation of probation stages.
Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information. Knowledge of
computer hardware and software. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability
to perform legal research. Ability to read and understand law-related materials. Ability to
compose orders and memoranda. Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations,
and laws as required. Ability to perform all essential functions of this position.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Beginning December 29, 2021, all new employees will
be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of their employment. Full vaccination
status requires that two weeks have passed since the employee’s second Pfizer or
Moderna vaccination shot, or since the one Johnson and Johnson vaccination shot.
Religious and medical exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
This new condition of employment is consistent with other state judiciary orders and with local,
state, and federal requirements being adopted to control COVID-19 transmission rates and to
safeguard the health of Judiciary personnel and the public. Religious and medical exemptions
will be made on a case-by-case basis.
***The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity
employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental
disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.
Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the
accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be
United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

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