Judicial Clerkship - Government in West Long Branch, NJ

Government

West Long Branch, NJ

Judicial Clerkship - Government in West Long Branch, NJ

Judicial Clerkship

No

**Job Title:**
Law Clerk 2025 - 2026

**Job Responsibilities:**
Law clerks in the **Members Only** have a variety of responsibilities depending on the court they are assigned to. They gain hands-on experience in a court environment, work closely with judges, and gain an in-depth understanding of the legal process. The responsibilities include:

- **Supreme Court Law Clerks:** Work with justices on complex cases involving difficult legal issues. They conduct legal research, prepare written memoranda on novel issues, and assist in the preparation of opinions.

- **Appellate Division Law Clerks:** Conduct research, analyze legal data, prepare legal memoranda, process emergent motion applications, proofread published opinions, and assist in editing opinions authored by judges.

- **Trial Court Law Clerks:** Observe judicial proceedings, attend conferences with attorneys and judges, receive mediation training, mediate small claims cases, and summarize information for judges.

- **Tax Court Law Clerks:** Perform duties similar to those in the Appellate Division and trial courts, focusing on tax-related legal issues and assisting with the management of the motion calendar.

- **Assignment Judge Law Clerks:** Assist with court administration, process emergent motions, conduct research, prepare legal memos, and manage the judge’s docket.

- **Family Division Law Clerks:** Conduct legal research, assist with remote proceedings, communicate with litigants, draft legal opinions and orders, and handle emergent applications.

- **Civil Division Law Clerks:** Prepare bench memoranda, conduct legal research, draft legal orders, manage motion calendars, and assist with case management functions.

- **Criminal Division Law Clerks:** Conduct legal research, assist in drafting jury instructions and legal opinions, manage the motion calendar, and perform case management functions.

- **General Equity Law Clerks:** Conduct legal research, review case files, prepare bench memoranda, draft orders, proofread opinions, and assist with case management and procedural issues.

**Education and Experience Information:**
Candidates must have graduated from a law school approved by the American Bar Association by the time of their appointment. The law clerkship program is intended for recent law school graduates, defined as those who have graduated within the last four years. Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential. It is beneficial to have completed a course in mediation prior to starting the clerkship. Selected candidates must provide an official, final law school transcript at the time of hire.

**Salary Information:**
The salaries for the law clerk positions vary depending on the court:

- Supreme Court: $76,400
- Supreme Court Appellate Division: $69,750
- Superior Court Assignment Judge: $63,950
- Superior Court Chancery Division (General Equity and Family): $63,950
- Superior Court Law Division (Civil and Criminal): $58,900
- Tax Court: $58,900

Salaries for the 2025-2026 court term are to be determined based on funding availability.

**Supplemental Information:**
- Law clerks may hold outside employment with prior approval as per the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees.
- A valid New Jersey driver’s license is required if the operation of a vehicle is necessary for the position.
- US citizenship is not required, but candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
- A thorough background check, including fingerprinting, is required for selected individuals.
- Law clerks are not subject to the New Jersey residency law during their court term but must be mindful of residency requirements if they transition to another state position after their clerkship.

The **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring an open door to justice. Approximately 480 clerkships are available annually, with a limited number for the Supreme Court, Superior Court Appellate Division, Superior Court Assignment Judges, Superior Court Chancery Division in general equity court, and Tax Court. Most openings are in the Superior Court Law Division in civil and criminal court, and Superior Court Chancery Division in family court. The Judiciary encourages individuals from historically underrepresented groups, women, individuals with disabilities, and other protected class members to apply.