Law Clerk I (01004) - (24143141)
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This first review of applications will be December 9, 2024.
Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position.
Cover Letter Three Professional References Writing Sample When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.
Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.
The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.
Job Overview
Law clerks serving more than two years may be moved to senior law clerk status.
This is professional legal work performed for the Honorable Kathy Seeley of the 1st Judicial District in Helena, Montana.
Work involves the performance of professional legal research and other related clerical/administrative work in the preparation of memoranda, opinions, or orders for a judge concerning the cases before him/her.
Work is performed under general supervision of a judge and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.
Job Duties
Reviews, studies, research, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, draft opinions and orders including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.
Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
Confers with judge concerning legal questions, legal theories, construction of documents, and preparation of orders.
Attends court sessions to hear testimony and record necessary case information; maintains records attendant to court proceedings; assists judge in the selection and preparation of jury instructions.
May act as special master at initial appearances/arraignments.
May maintain a law library collection.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (Behaviors)
Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.
Knowledge of trial court practices, rules, and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
Ability to transcribe audio tapes, if required by the position.
Skill in the operation of a computer with word processing and legal research software.
Skill in the operation of electronic recording equipment to record trial court proceedings.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.
Physical Demands
Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds such as papers and files.
Some positions may require periods of extended sitting, standing or computer use.
Some positions may require standing on a ladder to retrieve files from high shelves.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
A Juris Doctorate is required.
Legal research experience.
Excellent writing skills.
New graduates as well as experienced attorneys will be considered.
Admission to the State Bar of Montana is not required.
Salary: $29.14 - 29.14 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Judicial Branch
Union: 000 - None
Posting Date: Nov 22, 2024, 8:56:39 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Katie Erickson | Contact Email: | Contact Phone: 406-841-2965
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