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:

1. Must be a law school student from an accredited law school working toward a juris doctorate degree, preference given to 2Ls. 

2. Must be eligible for practice under the rules for limited practice of law by law students. 

3. Applicants will be subject to a post offer criminal background check. 

Primary Job Duties:

- Assist with the 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.