Law Clerk (Continuous Job Opening) - Multiple Locations - Full-Time, At-Will Position - Salary: $63,119-$70,120 - FLSA Status: Exempt - Regular/Temporary, Full Time, At-Will - No Financial Disclosure Required - Juris Doctorate Degree Required - Prior Legal Writing Experience Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Conducts legal research and drafts memoranda for the judge
- Reviews motions and court files
- Responds to research questions and provides up-to-date information to the judge
- Attends court proceedings as requested by the judge
- Delivers and triages chamber's work prior to sending to the judge
- Performs various duties based on court level (District, Circuit, Appellate, Supreme)
Education:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and court procedures
- Familiarity with computer hardware and software
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to perform legal research and read law-related materials
- Ability to compose orders and memoranda
- Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Supplemental retirement plans
- Employee assistance programs
Equal Employment Opportunity:
- Maryland Judiciary is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- No discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law
- ADA accommodations available for applicants with disabilities
- Drug-,120
Job Type: Regular/Temporary, Full Time, At-Will
Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required, prior legal writing experience preferred
Location: Multiple Locations in Maryland
Closing Date: Continuous Job Opening
Summary:
The Maryland Judiciary is seeking a Law Clerk to provide legal support to a judge in various locations throughout the state. The Law Clerk will conduct legal research, review motions and court files, draft memoranda, and attend court proceedings as requested. The position requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with prior legal writing experience preferred. The salary ranges from $63,119 to $70,120 and the position is exempt from FLSA. This is a regular/temporary, full-time, at-will position with no financial disclosure required.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda for the judge.
- Review motions and court files.
- Respond to research questions and provide up-to-date information to the judge.
- Attend court proceedings as requested by the judge.
- Deliver and triage chamber's work prior to sending to the judge.
- Perform various duties based on court level: District, Circuit, Appellate, and Supreme.
Education:
The ideal candidate will have obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and court procedures.
- Familiarity with computer hardware and software.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to perform legal research and read law-related materials.
- Ability to compose orders and memoranda.
- Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required.
Benefits:
The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, supplemental retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need ADA accommodations during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to or . The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
To Apply:
Interested candidates can submit their application online through the Maryland Judiciary website. They may be asked to provide writing samples, unofficial or official transcripts, and three references.
Don't miss this opportunity to join the Maryland Judiciary and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Apply now for the Law Clerk position and be a part of a dynamic and rewarding team.
