Law Clerk - Department 4

Position Description

Under the direction of, and to provide assistance to, the Honorable Connie J. Steinheimer, District Judge, in the Second Judicial District Court. Law Clerks are at-will employees, and the work is performed under the supervision of the district judge.

Major Duties

• Review, study, research and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge, and/or proposed orders to written civil and criminal motions after researching and analyzing argument and legal issues.
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Conduct comprehensive research and studies of legal issues for the court.
• Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments, evidentiary hearings, and jury and non-jury trials.
• Advise staff on proper procedural changes, assist with completing legal forms, and documents.
• Conduct special projects as assigned.
• Assist Court personnel with a variety of tasks and duties as assigned including preparation for trials, settlement conferences, and other proceedings; provides administrative assistance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Graduate in the top 20% of graduating law school class.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.