Great Position For Graduates

3rd Judicial Circuit Trial Court Law Clerk
Date: November 16, 2009 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Position Number: 09340

The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation and issues, and/or process criminal and civil appeals. The position is responsible for drafting memoranda, opinions, orders and reports; conducting legal research; reviewing briefs and case files; and advising judges on pending litigation and issues. The position works under general supervision of the Chief Judge or designee.

The position of Trial Court Law Clerk is a professional position that entails research for and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions and orders in all types of circuit and county court matters, including appeals from county court (both civil and criminal), complex civil litigation, constitutional questions, complex family law cases and criminal matters, including post conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates, pretrial detainees and other litigants. Work is performed under general supervision of the Court Administrator, Judges, and is reviewed in progress, as necessary, and upon completion.

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