Court Law Clerk — Research & Courtroom Support

Colorado Judicial Branch; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a Law Clerk to provide research and support to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department. The role involves analyzing statutes, decisions, briefs, and other authorities to assist with suits, hearings, and appeals.

The position emphasizes courtroom duties, maintaining order, and preparing briefs and memoranda. A bachelor's degree plus two years of law school are required; the role is at-will and normally without supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of two years at an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Researches, studies, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to process suits, trials, hearings, appeals, and other litigated matters.
• Reads and digests opinions, briefs, and motions and extracts excerpts pertinent to points of law and fact.
• Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved in a case, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.
• Inspects courtroom for cleanliness, orderliness, proper heat, light, and ventilation; opens court by announcing the entrance of the judge.
• Maintains the order, decorum, and dignity of the court by seating jurors, witnesses, and spectators in specific areas of the courtroom and by ejecting persons disturbing court proceedings.
• Arranges for food and lodging for jurors, and is responsible for the security of the jury so as to preclude mistrials.
• Obtains and delivers file jackets, minutes, supplies, forms and related items necessary for use by the judge and the staff.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Two years at an accredited law school

Job description

Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a Law Clerk to provide research and support to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department. The role involves analyzing statutes, decisions, briefs, and other authorities to assist with suits, hearings, and appeals.

The position emphasizes courtroom duties, maintaining order, and preparing briefs and memoranda. A bachelor's degree plus two years of law school are required; the role is at-will and normally without supervisory responsibilities.