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Duties
The law clerk is expected to: research issues before the court; write opinions based on research; participate in the formation of case law; assist judge in courtroom proceedings; manage exhibits submitted into evidence; interact with chambers staff, court personnel, litigants and the public; assist the judge with settlement conferences and discovery disputes; review briefs submitted by the parties; verify cited legal authority; draft a variety of legal documents including trial briefs, memoranda and orders; research and analyze complex legal issues in civil and criminal appeals; maintain chambers library; make recommendations regarding the disposition of appeals; draft concise, well-researched opinions, bench memoranda and other legal documents; attend court sessions to hear oral arguments; keep abreast of changes in the law; review dockets of pending litigation; review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings.
Qualifications
Applicants must have received their law degree prior to beginning work.