Appellate Law Clerk (LC1-3) - Flexible Hours & Growth (NM)

New Mexico Courts; Santa Fe (NM); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Zusammenfassung

New Mexico Courts in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Law Clerk (LC1-3) to support appellate judges with case review, legal research, and drafting. The role involves preparing bench memos, calendar notices, and legal briefs, with opportunities to contribute to special projects in a complex court environment.

LC1-LC3 positions offer full-time, at-will employment with competitive hourly and annual compensation, and a benefits package including health, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of law school meeting ABA standards.
• Must possess or be eligible for NM bar admission.
• Two to four years of appellate or equivalent experience recommended.

Aufgaben

• Review cases, analyze briefs, records, and authorities cited.
• Prepare legal drafts and organize information for forms and documents.
• Maintain calendars and draft opinions, notices, and orders.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Editing

Time management

Ausbildung

ABA-accredited law degree

License to practice law in NM

Appellate experience

Tools

Legal research databases

Jobbeschreibung

New Mexico Courts in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Law Clerk (LC1-3) to support appellate judges with case review, legal research, and drafting. The role involves preparing bench memos, calendar notices, and legal briefs, with opportunities to contribute to special projects in a complex court environment.

LC1-LC3 positions offer full-time, at-will employment with competitive hourly and annual compensation, and a benefits package including health, vacation, and professional development opportunities.