Judicial Clerkship - Government in Paterson, NJ

Government

Paterson, NJ

Judicial Clerkship - Government in Paterson, NJ

Judicial Clerkship

No

Job Title: Law Clerk 2025 - 2026

Job Responsibilities:
- Supreme Court law clerks work with justices on complex cases involving difficult issues of law.
- Appellate Division law clerks conduct research, analyze legal data, prepare legal memoranda, process emergent motion applications, and proofread published opinions.
- Law clerks for assignment judges learn all aspects of court administration and assist with processing emergent motions.
- Trial court law clerks gain practical experience by observing judicial proceedings, attending conferences with attorneys and judges, receiving training in mediation, mediating small claims cases, and summarizing information for judges.
- Tax Court law clerks perform duties similar to those assigned to law clerks in the Appellate Division and trial courts, without mediating cases.
- Clerks are responsible for reviewing and processing motions, conducting legal research, drafting case management orders, managing the motion calendar, and assisting or moderating remote proceedings.
- Communication with attorneys, self-represented litigants, and court staff is required.
- Clerks will gain exposure to family, civil, and criminal courts, and work directly with judges, lawyers, and litigants, impacting the lives of families in New Jersey.

Education and Experience Information:
- Applicants must have graduated from a law school approved by the American Bar Association by the time of their law clerk appointment.
- The program is intended for recent law school graduates, defined as graduating within the last four years.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential.
- Completion of a course in mediation prior to the start of the clerkship is helpful.
- Trial court law clerks serving as mediators must complete the Judiciary-sponsored 12-hour mediation training or its equivalent.

Salary Information:
- Salaries are based on a 52-week court term with additional weeks of overlap paid at a separate weekly rate.
- Supreme Court: $76,400
- Supreme Court Appellate Division: $69,750
- Superior Court Assignment Judge: $63,950
- Superior Court Chancery Division (General Equity): $63,950
- Superior Court Law Division (Civil and Criminal): $58,900
- Superior Court Chancery Division (Family): $58,900
- Tax Court: $58,900

Additional Information:
- The **Members Only** offers a hybrid work schedule with up to four days per month of remote work.
- Applicants may apply directly to justices or judges through the Judiciary's web-based portal starting June 10, 2024.
- US citizenship is not required, but authorization to work in the US is necessary.
- Selected candidates must agree to a thorough background check, including fingerprinting.
- Residency in New Jersey must be established and maintained within one year of hire, with certain exemptions available.
- Approximately 480 clerkships are available, with most openings in the Superior Court Law Division in civil and criminal court, and Superior Court Chancery Division in family court.
- The **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring an open door to justice.

Application Process:
- Applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach required documents.
- Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail.
- Only applicants who follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered for hire.
- The Judiciary consists of the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court, and the Municipal Court System.

Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in a nationally recognized court environment.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the legal process by working closely with judges, attorneys, court staff, and litigants.
- Enhance career prospects with real-world experience.

Note: Law clerks may hold outside employment with prior approval as provided in the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees. A driver's license valid in New Jersey is required if vehicle operation is necessary for the position.