Temporary Law Clerk
About the Role:
Under supervision of an Assistant State's Attorney, is responsible for a broad range of duties including conducting legal research, preparing research memos, drafting motions and orders, and assisting in the courtroom with trials.
Candidate Requirements:
- Must be a law school student from a accredited law school working toward a juris doctorate degree, preference given to 2Ls.
- Must be eligible for practice under the rules for limited practice of law by law students.
- Applicants will be subject to a post offer criminal background check.
Primary Job Duties:
- Assist with preparation of legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and orders; appear in court as required.
- Assist with legal research and criminal prosecutions including jury trials and appeals.
- Assist attorneys with legal work and anything that is quasi-legal in nature.
- Perform other duties as required and assigned.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology necessary.
- Thorough knowledge of purpose and content of documents required and used within the court system.
- Must be proficient with word processing software, and possess excellent typing skills.