Judicial Clerkship - Government in Morristown, NJ

Government

Morristown, NJ

Judicial Clerkship - Government in Morristown, NJ

Judicial Clerkship

No

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

**Job Responsibilities:**
The role of a law clerk within the **Members Only** encompasses a variety of responsibilities depending on the division to which they are assigned. Generally, law clerks will engage in legal research, prepare written memoranda, and assist judges in the preparation of opinions. Specific duties include:
- Conducting research and analysis on complex legal issues and data.
- Preparing legal memoranda and proofreading published opinions.
- Processing emergent motion applications.
- Observing judicial proceedings and attending conferences with attorneys and judges.
- Receiving training in mediation and mediating small claims cases (for certain divisions).
- Assisting with court administration and case management.
- Communicating with attorneys, self-represented litigants, and court staff.
- Assisting in drafting legal orders and opinions, managing motion calendars, and handling emergent applications.
- Participating in remote proceedings and case management functions.

**Education and Experience Information:**
Applicants for the law clerk position must have graduated from a law school approved by the American Bar Association by the time of their appointment. The program is intended for recent law school graduates, defined as those who have graduated within the last four years. Candidates are required to have excellent writing and analytical skills. While not mandatory, having completed a course in mediation prior to the start of the clerkship is advantageous. Selected candidates will need to provide an official, final law school transcript at the time of hire.

**Salary Information:**
Salaries for the 2024-2025 Court Term are as follows, with salaries for the 2025-2026 Court Term to be determined based on funding availability:
- 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 structured 53-week clerkship program, with opportunities available in the Supreme, Appellate, Tax, or Superior Courts. Law clerks gain exposure to various court divisions, including family, civil, and criminal courts. The Judiciary offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for up to four days per month of remote work, subject to certain conditions. Law clerks may hold outside employment with prior approval, and a valid New Jersey driver's license is required if vehicle operation is necessary for the position. . citizenship is not mandatory, but candidates must be authorized to work in the .

The Judiciary requires a thorough background check, including fingerprinting, for all selected individuals. The "New Jersey First Act" mandates that new hires establish and maintain a principal residence in New Jersey within one year, although law clerks are exempt from this during their court term. Approximately 480 clerkships are available annually, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.

The Judiciary's law clerkship program provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a nationally recognized court system, enhancing future career prospects for law graduates.