Judicial Clerkship - Government in New Brunswick, NJ

Government

New Brunswick, NJ

Judicial Clerkship - Government in New Brunswick, NJ

Judicial Clerkship

No

Job Title: Law Clerk 2025 - 2026

Job Responsibilities:
1. Supreme Court Law Clerks:
- Work with justices on complex legal cases.
- Perform legal research and prepare written memoranda on novel legal issues.
- Assist justices in the preparation of opinions.

2. Appellate Division Law Clerks:
- Conduct research and analyze legal data.
- Prepare legal memoranda and proofread published opinions.
- Process emergent motion applications.

3. Superior Court Assignment Judge Law Clerks:
- Learn all aspects of court administration.
- Assist with processing emergent motions.

4. Trial Court Law Clerks:
- Gain practical experience and insight into the judicial process.
- Observe judicial proceedings and attend conferences with attorneys and judges.
- Receive training in mediation and mediate small claims cases.
- Summarize information for judges.

5. Tax Court Law Clerks:
- Perform duties similar to those in the Appellate Division and trial courts.
- Review and process motions, conduct legal research, and draft legal documents.
- Manage motion calendars and perform case management functions.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates 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 those who have graduated within the last four years.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential.
- Completion of a mediation course prior to the start of the clerkship is helpful.

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

Additional Information:
- The **Members Only** offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for up to four days per month of remote work.
- 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 operating 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 candidates.
- Law clerks are not subject to the New Jersey residency law during their court term.
- Approximately 480 clerkships are available, with a limited number in the Supreme Court, Superior Court Appellate Division, and Tax Court.
- Applications must be submitted through the Judiciary's web-based portal, and applications will be accepted starting June 10, 2024.
- The **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring an open door to justice.