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New London Judicial District Superior Court

Temporary Assistant Clerk

Pay: $19.10–$21.41/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: New London, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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What they do

A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates

$122,658 / year median in Connecticut

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Please apply only if you are currently a law student or are a law school graduate
In order for the courts to maintain a current listing of qualified candidates who are interested in potential employment, applications are being accepted for the position of Temporary Assistant Clerk I for the Superior Courts located within the New London Judicial District.

Individuals who may have previously applied and are not currently employed must submit an updated resume.

Court locations include:

New London Judicial District, 70 Huntington St., New London.
New London Judicial District at Norwich, 1 Courthouse Sq., Norwich.
Geographic Area 21 at Norwich, 1 Courthouse Sq., Norwich.
Superior Court for Juvenile Matters at Waterford, 978 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford.

These positions encompass a wide variety of duties including courtroom clerk, jury, caseflow, scheduling pre-trials, calendars and other related duties as assigned in the Civil/Family/Criminal Divisions. Compensation for attorneys and law school graduates is $21.41 per hour and $19.10 per hour for law school students. Also, Temporary Assistant Clerk I is a full-time position of up to 70 hours in a two week pay period. Eligibility for group health insurance (medical and dental) is attained after having worked more than 60 days on a half time schedule during 4 bi-weekly periods. If elected within 30 days of hire, group term life insurance begins after six months of employment.

AA/EEO https:

//www.jud.ct.gov/external/news/jobs/TAC.htm Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

Up to $21.41 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Application Question(s): "Yes" or "No," do you believe you meet the following qualifications: Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited law school, a law school graduate, or a licensed attorney admitted to practice law.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person