Other outside employment must be approved in advance by the Court.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a typical office environment. The employee is exposed to video display terminal for prolonged periods of time on a daily basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, methods and materials of legal research and analysis.
Civil law. Some assignments may require specialized knowledge of criminal, family, juvenile or probate law.
Legal terms, procedures, forms and documents used in court cases.
Government Code and other statues related to Court process and rules of Court.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and use traditional and computerized legal research methods.
Research, analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents.
Research legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statement of facts and law.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Set priorities and allocate resources to meet needs in a timely, effective manner.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written materials.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Court staff and management, judicial officers, and others encountered in the course of work.
Law Clerk - Limited Term: Conduct legal research, analyze motions and other matters on calendar to expedite court calendars, prepare written recommendations there on, and perform related duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to conduct legal research independently, apply the law to the facts and reach a sound, well-supported conclusion about the motion or other matter.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers and others in the workplace.
Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
Limited term employment for up to 30 months with formal performance appraisals at 6 and 18-month anniversaries.
Prohibited from practicing law, receiving legal fees, and/or representing a party as counsel during employment as a Law Clerk with the Court.
Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a retirement pension savings plan.
Paid vacation and sick leave, as well as 14 paid holidays per year.
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- Prohibited from Practicing Law, Receiving Legal Fees, and/or Representing a Party as Counsel During Employment as a Law Clerk
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- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, as well as 14 Paid Holidays per Year
