Seeking a permanent law clerk to perform legal research, write memoranda, review draft opinions, and assist in preparing preliminary draft opinions in appeals before the Appellate Court.

DIVISION

Appellate Court

CLASS DEFINITION

This class is accountable for conducting legal research, writing memoranda, reviewing draft opinions and assisting in preparing preliminary draft opinions for appeals presented before the Appellate Court.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an Appellate Court Judge.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead/supervise lower-level staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs legal research for a Judge of the Appellate Court, including analysis of the legal issues presented by the trial records and appellate briefs; upon request, prior to oral argument, provides bench memoranda which review issues and citations and reports on additional appropriate case law; upon request of a Judge of the Appellate Court, prepares memoranda of law for use in preparation of appellate opinions; as requested, reviews and prepares memoranda on substantive motions before the court, including summaries of law on issues involved and assessments of the validity of the motions; reviews draft opinions; assists in preparing preliminary draft opinions; performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL

AND ABILITY

Graduation from an accredited law school.