Judicial Clerkship - Government in Toms River, NJ

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Toms River, NJ

Judicial Clerkship - Government in Toms River, NJ

Judicial Clerkship

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Job Title: Law Clerk 2025 - 2026

Job Responsibilities:

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

2. Appellate Division Law Clerks:
- Conduct research, analyze legal data, prepare legal memoranda, process emergent motion applications, and proofread published opinions.
- Prepare weekly memos for judges, edit opinions, handle emergent applications, and assist judges on additional research projects.

3. Superior Court Assignment Judge Law Clerks:
- Learn all aspects of court administration and assist with processing emergent motions.
- Conduct research, prepare legal memos, manage the judge’s docket, and communicate with counsel and courthouse staff.

4. Trial Court Law Clerks (Civil, Criminal, Family, General Equity):
- Observe judicial proceedings, attend conferences with attorneys and judges, and receive mediation training.
- Conduct legal research, draft legal orders and opinions, manage motion calendars, and assist in remote proceedings.

5. Tax Court Law Clerks:
- Perform duties similar to those in the Appellate Division and trial courts but do not mediate cases.
- Review and process motions, conduct legal research, draft case management orders, and communicate with attorneys and litigants.

Education and Experience Information:

- Candidates must have graduated from a law school approved by the American Bar Association.
- The program is intended for recent law school graduates (graduated within the last four years).
- Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential.
- Completion of a course in mediation is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Applicants must provide an official final law school transcript at the time of hire.

Salary Information:

- Salaries are based on a 52-week court term, with a one-week or two-week overlap paid separately.
- 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

Additional Information:

- Approximately 480 clerkships are available annually, with a limited number for the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, and Tax Court.
- Law clerks may hold outside employment with prior approval under the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees.
- A driver’s license valid in New Jersey is required only if necessary for the position.
- US citizenship is not required; candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
- Selected individuals must agree to a thorough background check, including fingerprinting.
- Law clerks are exempt from the New Jersey residency requirement during their court term but must comply if moving to another state position afterward.
- The **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Application Process:

- Applications open on June 10, 2024, via the Judiciary's web-based portal.
- Applicants can apply directly to justices or judges and will be contacted for interviews starting June 17, 2024.
- Law school career services or professional recommenders can upload letters of recommendation through the portal.

Remote Work Information:

- The Judiciary offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing up to four days per month of remote work.
- Participation requires high-speed home internet access and installation of a multifactor authentication app.

The **Members Only** offers a prestigious opportunity for law clerks to gain hands-on experience, enhance career prospects, and work closely with judges, attorneys, and court staff in one of the nation’s most respected court systems.

May 28, 2025
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