Law Clerk Job Description

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Job summary 1

We are looking for a Law Clerk. This is legal research work reviewing briefs and similar legal documents, determining pertinent issues, conducting research into statutes, precedents and other circumstances bearing on such issues, and drafting opinions, orders, adjudications and similar documents. The work is performed directly for and under the supervision of an assigned Judge serving on the Court of Common Pleas.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Reviews pretrial briefs and other submissions for completeness; summarized information presented, identifying pertinent issues and other noteworthy elements; conducts research into precedential and related cases, laws and opinions; summarized such findings, including likely outcome based on information available, submits such information to assigned judge; prepares multiple summaries for all judges involved in en banc panel (or argument court) cases.
- Attends court hearings and trials, observing proceedings and taking notes of arguments, points made, testimony presented and other activities of potential use in reaching decisions; confers with judge when questions of law arise during proceedings; researches such questions so trial or hearing can continue unimpeded; attends pretrial conferences to identify issues raised, points of law to be addressed and any particular circumstances that may arise during trial; anticipates likelihood of such points of law, motions, and other procedural issues and prepares research/opinions necessary to resolve same.
- Discusses cases with judge, insuring consideration of all salient points raised and related issues of law; expresses opinion and insures understanding of judges viewpoint and intention; drafts opinions and orders for cases, including both civil and criminal, sentencing decisions and related matters; insures proper citation of applicable statutory and precedential guidelines; answers judges question about citations, intent and other elements of such drafts; receives final documents from judge; may edit for style, grammar or other non-legal matters.
- Performs related work as required

Requirements & Skills 1

Must have received without exception an earned Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a law school that was an accredited law school at the time of matriculation or graduation.
Thorough knowledge of the terminology, procedural forms and documentary practices employed in the judicial system.
Thorough knowledge of research methods and techniques, sources, and citations commonly employed in the judicial system.
Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, structure and operations of the civil and criminal system as applicable to the Court of Common Pleas.
Knowledge of principles, procedures and practices of civil and criminal trials, hearings and related court activities.
- Ability to analyze legal documents, identify pertinent issues and summarize findings and conclusions.
- Ability to observe court proceedings and document activities and issues raised.
- Ability to draft opinions, memoranda, and related legal documents expressing applicable issues, relevant law and precedent, and judicial viewpoints.

Job summary 2

The Law Clerk performs administrative duties for an attorney or group of attorneys including preparing and editing legal documents, legal tasks management, and frequent communication with internal and external clients and regulatory agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Prepares and organizes corporate legal documents, including corporate filings and registrations, drafts correspondence, document assembly, assists with the management of outside litigation.
Performs complex legal research and prepares legal memoranda.
Performs fact checking, gathers documents, researches, responds to subpoenas and record requests.
Monitors state and federal legislation affecting the corporation.
- Contributes to complex aspects of a project.
- Attends and represents the Legal Department at meetings under the supervision of in-house counsel.
- May act as a team expert and guide or train more junior legal assistants.

Requirements & Skills 2

Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, or be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school as a 2L or 3L student.
Requires strong communication skills and attention to detail
Experience with federal contracting

Job summary 3

The Law Clerk provides legal services and support to Circuit Court Judges.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Provides support to judges
Assists in all aspects of legal research relating to defense or prosecution cases
- Provides in depth research and analysis to include perusing legal documents to verify facts and case law and assess related causes of action
- Compiles drafts of briefs for review and acceptance
- Prepares, files and delivers documents, petitions and pleadings including writing correspondence regarding cases and preparing related affidavits

Requirements & Skills 3

Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
Strong legal research and writing skills; and proficient computer research skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to communicate professionally with lawyers and judges.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Job summary 4

Provide professional legal services and recommendations via legal research and writing to the Circuit Court Judges; independently plan and implement work projects; and perform related work as directed by the Judges and Court Administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Research and prepare written and verbal legal analysis of issues and cases pending before the court, exercising decision and independent judgment in determining what legal research should be conducted and how; apply the results of that research to the facts to provide a recommended resolution to the judge.
Research and draft letter opinions providing legal analysis and case/motion disposition under the direction of the judges, exercising discretion and independent judgment in conducting legal research; apply the results of that research to the facts to prepare a recommended opinion for the judge that provides a cogent explanation to litigants of the court's ruling and reasoning.
Evaluate legal arguments and authority provided by litigants and attorneys, using discretion and judgment to determine issues involved and anticipating additional issues not raised by the parties; perform legal research to determine the validity of correctness of such arguments and authority.
- Conduct on-the-spot urgent legal research, analysis, and recommendations for judges for use in resolving evidentiary, procedural, or other questions that arise during the course of a particular trial.
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
- Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Requirements & Skills 4

Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
- Strong legal research and writing skills; and proficient computer research skills.
- Must have a satisfactory driver's record.
- Any person under consideration must successfully complete a background check related to this position.

Job summary 5

Law Clerks provides assistance to a Judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions, as well as assist the Judge in making legal determinations. A Law Clerk should be influential in the formation of case law through their influence on Judges' decisions. Law Clerks work in compliance with the rules of the Courts’ procedures in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans’ Court Divisions.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Requirements & Skills 5

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school.
- Ability to conduct legal research both manual and on a computer.
- Ability to respond and produce work product for the supervising Judge in an expedient and efficient manner.
- Whether in person or by telephone, required to interact with the public, other departments, offices, and co-workers in a congenial, efficient and responsible manner.

Job summary 6

Right now we need a Law Clerk who is responsible for the organization and upkeep of all the legal documentation and records that our team works with every day. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, and excellent at cataloging and managing a large filing system.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Manage Company’s state and federal licenses and federal and state product and label approvals
Brief the legal team on new laws, decisions, and regulations that may affect the company
Help with corporate governance and pre-litigation tasks as necessary
- Assist on contract lifecycle compliance and oversight measures
- Participate in company-sponsored events and outings
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements & Skills 6

Excellent research and writing skills
A willingness to learn
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reasonable fluency in and passion for technology
- The flexibility, motivation, and proactive energy to help with all aspects of legal work
- Positive attitude and influence

Job summary 7

We are looking for a Law Clerk to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Performs complex legal research for the trial staff in support of district operations.
Prepares draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.
Screens documents for privilege and assists attorneys with all phases of litigation.
- Reviews investigative reports and referrals from other federal, tribal, and state investigative agencies for probable cause, determines the need for additional information and evidence, and plans comprehensive approaches to obtain required information and evidence.
- Conducts related research and drafts and prepares legal proceedings necessary to commence criminal cases, subsequent motions, orders, pretrial diversion agreements, plea documentation and other pleadings.
- Prepares presentations for court proceedings by compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary exhibits.

Requirements & Skills 7

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
Requires Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent graduate degree with legal emphasis.
Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
- Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources.

Job summary 8

Law Clerks serve at the pleasure of the Judge. This clerkship is suited for individuals interested in court operations, or those desiring legal experience across a broad range of areas. This position provides exposure to appellate practice and techniques.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Research issues before the court; writes opinions based on research; participates in the formation of case law; assists judge in courtroom proceedings; manages exhibits submitted into evidence.
Interact with chambers staff, court personnel, litigants and the public; assists the judge with settlement conferences and discovery disputes.
Review briefs submitted by the parties; verifies cited legal authority; drafts a variety of legal documents including trial briefs, memoranda and orders.
- Research and analyze complex legal issues in civil and criminal appeals.
- Maintain chamber library; make recommendations regarding the disposition of appeals; drafts concise, well-researched opinions, bench memoranda and other legal documents.
- Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments; keep abreast of changes in the law; reviews dockets of pending litigation; reviews complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings.

Requirements & Skills 8

To qualify based on education, upload copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service or education to meet the above requirements.

Job summary 9

We are seeking a new Law Clerk to assist in monitoring client transactions. The Law Clerk will also assist the principal in conducting day-to-day activities of the firm including client correspondence, business development, and other activities as they transpire. This position requires an understanding and familiarity with the current market trends so as to better assist clients and this position also requires a background in cyberspace/cybersecurity matters.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Monitor client activities with regards to form filling matters on the website.
Perform legal and general research as needed and assist the principal.
Proactively conduct market research and generate reports to understand client needs.
Identify features and/or functionalities a client may want added on the website and correspond with the relevant personnel since inception to end.
Proactively seek business opportunities relevant to the legal market and conceive and see to fruition as to relevant feature/functionality’s adoption on the website.
- Be willing to travel as needed by the principal including assisting in client engagements, presentations, and other like activities.
- Create specific point sheets and create presentations, and thereby assist principal in performing presentations to clients as needed.
- Other duties as needed.

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelors Degree (Engineering, IT or Computer science) or a degree involving advanced analytical skills
Juris Doctor or other similar advanced degree like MBA, MS in Intellectual Property (Juris Doctor greatly preferred)

Job summary 10

We are seeking a Law Clerk.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Work with an attorney in preparing legal documents, including victim-witness statements; perform complex legal research for the trial staff regarding victim-witness issues; assist in preparation of pleadings regarding victim issues; and assisting attorneys with notification of victims and witnesses, and issues of restitution to victims.
Providing victim notification of court proceedings and case and victim status; providing assistance to attorneys regarding victims services; preparing and completing victim impact statements; executing all necessary information on the Victim Notification System (VNS) Data Management System.
Other similar duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements & Skills 10

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
Complete Law Degree (JD).
At least 3 years of experience working in a government litigation support environment.
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.
- Ability to travel with attorneys or for witness support when requested.

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Oct 9

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