LAW CLERK ATTORNEY - 5TH DISTRICT - ST. GEORGE

Salary: $40.00

Closing Date: Open until filled

Number Of Openings: (1)

Full-time, FLSA exempt, at-will positions with benefits |

Monday-Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Physical Address: 5th District Court - Washington County (206 West Tabernacle | St. George, UT 84770)

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, education assistance, a retirement plan, 401(k) matching, paid parental and postpartum recovery leave, plus paid leave to include annual, sick, and holiday pay. The State requires employees to receive their pay through direct deposit. If selected, you will receive more information about these benefit options and enrollment information through our onboarding process and during your first week or two on the job.

Criminal Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Driver's License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards.

EEO STATEMENT: The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, orientation, gender identity, age or disability. The State provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete this application process, please contact CourtsHR@utcourts.gov

Job Description

The Law Clerk Attorney plays a crucial role in providing an open, fair, efficient, and independent system for the advancement of justice under the law. Under the direction of a Court Executive or Court Level Administrator, a Law Clerk Attorney directly assists Judges or Justices by performing delegated judicial activities to ensure fair and efficient court proceedings. Such work may include conducting in-depth legal research, drafting legal case opinions, and creating trial briefings. A Law Clerk Attorney may also manage evidence, draft schedules, communicate with attorneys and clients, record statements from witnesses, assist in a courtroom during a trial, and other similar activities so that courtroom decisions may be guided by well-informed, principled analysis. The supervising Court Executive or Court Level Administrator solicits regular input from Judges or Justices regarding the Law Clerk Attorney's work performance and provides feedback to the Law Clerk Attorney as needed.

Example of Duties 

• Compiles references on laws and decisions; reviews current case law, and makes recommendations to judges. 
• Prepares bench memoranda summaries of assigned cases for judges who will be hearing the case; reviews records, briefs, and oral arguments to acquire a complete understanding of the case. 
• Research case files, briefs, the trial court record, and other documents; research primary and secondary sources of law; assist others with research. 
• Types initial drafts of legal opinions. Edits final drafts of legal opinions with strict attention to writing syntax and mechanics and to format and citation conventions. Distributes opinions to case law publishers. 
• Prepares bench memoranda summarizing and analyzing moving papers and arguments of parties for judges assigned to the case. 
• Prepares and drafts opinions upon request; edits opinions according to judge's instructions; finalizes drafts of opinions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

   

Typical Qualifications 

• Graduation from an accredi ted law school with a juris doctorate degree.
• Current licensure to practice law in the United States within 12 months of hire.

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