Law Student - Government in Catonsville, MD

Government

Catonsville, MD

Law Student - Government in Catonsville, MD

Law Student

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Law Clerk (Continuous Job Opening) - Providing legal support to a judge in various courts throughout Maryland.
- Salary information:
- Appellate Law Clerks (1st Year): $68,499
- Circuit Court and District Court Law Clerks:
- Non-Bar Member: $63,119
- Bar Member in any State: $70,120
- Job ID: 12154
- Location: Multiple locations in Maryland, including Allegany County, Annapolis Area, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Queen Anne's County, Somerset County, St. Mary's County, Talbot County, Washington County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County.
- Full-time, at-will positions available throughout the state as needed.
- Regular/temporary, full-time, at-will position.
- FLSA Status: Exempt.
- Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Preferred: Prior legal writing experience.
- Essential Functions:
- Conducting legal research.
- Reviewing motions and court files.
- Drafting memoranda and revising work product.
- Responding to research questions and providing up-to-date information to the judge.
- Delivering and triaging chamber's work prior to sending to the judge.
- Attending court proceedings as requested by the judge.
- Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Supplemental retirement plans.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and court procedures.
- Familiarity with the progression of a case from original charge through trial, sentencing, modification, and violation of probation stages.
- General office skills such as filing and recording information.
- Proficiency with computer hardware and software.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to perform legal research and understand law-related materials.
- Strong writing skills for composing orders and memoranda.
- Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
- To apply, please follow the instructions provided by the Maryland Judiciary.
- The Maryland Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, 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 ADA accommodation during the application and/or interview process should contact the organization via email or phone.
- The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace.
- Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
- Please see the organization's equal employment opportunity policy for more information.