Law Student - Government in Barnstable, MA

Government

Barnstable, MA

Law Student - Government in Barnstable, MA

Law Student

No

Law clerks are expected to work full-time, year-round, and are eligible for health insurance and other benefits.

The Juvenile Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce by providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Juvenile Court is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please . Please provide your name, preferred method of contact, and the accommodation needed to access any part of the application process. The Human Resources Department will contact you to discuss your request. Please note that this email address and/or phone number should only be used for accommodation requests.

Salary: $75,

Experience:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or eligibility to sit for the Massachusetts bar exam, as of the start of the clerkship.
Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
Excellent legal research and analytical skills, using both online and book resources.
High professional and ethical standards.
Access to a reliable car and the willingness and ability to travel to courthouses as assigned.
Experience and knowledge in the use of personal computers, including word processing programs such as Microsoft Word and legal research services such as Lexis or Westlaw.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize, and complete simultaneous assignments from various judges.
Demonstrated ability to work well independently while maintaining productivity and demonstrating good judgment.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and otherwise complete assignments in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a professional setting, including judges, managers, court staff, and other law clerks.
Genuine commitment to serving the full term of the clerkship.
Current legal practice or intent to practice law in Massachusetts.
Substantial legal research and writing experience, including prior experience as a judicial intern for a Juvenile Court judge.
Courses in juvenile law, research assistant positions, prior work experience in the areas of juvenile law and clinical placements.
Familiarity with legal research resources beyond Westlaw and Lexis.
Demonstrated commitment to government or public service.

Responsibilities:

Assisting judges in legal matters before the court.
Conducting thorough and accurate legal research and analysis.
Communicating research results to judges, both orally and in writing.
Drafting legal memoranda and other written work products.
Attending hearings and other courtroom proceedings as needed.
Managing and prioritizing multiple assignments from various judges.
Working independently while maintaining productivity and good judgment.
Meeting deadlines and completing assignments in a timely manner.
Collaborating with judges, managers, and other court staff in a professional manner.
Residing in Massachusetts for the duration of the clerkship.
Working full-time and being eligible for benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or eligibility to sit for the Massachusetts bar exam, as of the start of the clerkship.
Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
Excellent legal research and analytical skills, using both online and book resources.
High professional and ethical standards.
Access to a reliable car and the willingness and ability to travel to courthouses as assigned.
Experience and knowledge in the use of personal computers, including word processing programs such as Microsoft Word and legal research services such as Lexis or Westlaw.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize, and complete simultaneous assignments from various judges.
Demonstrated ability to work well independently while maintaining productivity and demonstrating good judgment.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and otherwise complete assignments in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a professional setting, including judges, managers, court staff, and other law clerks.
Genuine commitment to serving the full term of the clerkship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current legal practice or intent to practice law in Massachusetts.
Substantial legal research and writing experience, including prior experience as a judicial intern for a Juvenile Court judge.
Courses in juvenile law, research assistant positions, prior work experience in the areas of juvenile law and clinical placements.
Familiarity with legal research resources beyond Westlaw and Lexis.
Demonstrated commitment to government or public service.

Organization: Juvenile Court Department - Eastern, MA

Position: Law Clerk/Clerkship

Salary: $75,

Experience: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or eligibility to sit for the Massachusetts bar exam, as of the start of the clerkship.

Responsibilities:

Assisting judges in legal matters before the court.
Conducting thorough and accurate legal research and analysis.
Communicating research results to judges, both orally and in writing.
Drafting legal memoranda and other written work products.
Attending hearings and other courtroom proceedings as needed.
Managing and prioritizing multiple assignments from various judges.
Working independently while maintaining productivity and good judgment.
Meeting deadlines and completing assignments in a timely manner.
Collaborating with judges, managers, and other court staff in a professional manner.
Residing in Massachusetts for the duration of the clerkship.
Working full-time and being eligible for benefits.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current legal practice or intent to practice law in Massachusetts.
Substantial legal research and writing experience, including prior experience as a judicial intern for a Juvenile Court judge.
Courses in juvenile law, research assistant positions,