Judicial Research Attorney — Law Clerk

ClayHR Inc.; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement pension

457 Deferred Comp plan

Health insurance

Paid annual, sick, and holiday leave

Job summary

The Sixth Judicial District Court in Gillette, WY is hiring a Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to support Judge Michael McGrady. The role involves hearing attendance, legal research, and drafting memoranda, opinions, and orders.

It serves Campbell, Crook, and Weston counties, with responsibilities spanning a broad range of civil and criminal matters. Salary is based on experience with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Be admitted to practice law in Wyoming within one year of appointment.
• Preference may be given to applicants with work experience as a law clerk or practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Review, search, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Extensive legal research of the law into issues arising during hearings and trials.
• Research and construct legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, opinions, and judgments for review by the judge.
• Observe judicial proceedings; attend court sessions to hear oral arguments, record necessary case information, and maintain notes attendant to court proceedings.
• Prepare jury instructions and verdict forms, assist with trial questions from counsel, ensure the courtroom is ready for trial, and ensure computer equipment is functioning properly.
• Track the docket including new and pending cases and appeals.
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confer with the judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents, factual issues, and orders.
• Attend conferences with litigants, attorneys, and the judge; may conduct scheduling conferences for civil matters.
• Act as a liaison between the District Court and attorneys, the public, the clerk’s office, the University of Wyoming Law School, and other stakeholders.
• Expected to perform such other duties as may be necessary, assigned, and/or directed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Travel

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Tools

Westlaw

Court case management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Sixth Judicial District Court in Gillette, WY is hiring a Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to support Judge Michael McGrady. The role involves hearing attendance, legal research, and drafting memoranda, opinions, and orders.

It serves Campbell, Crook, and Weston counties, with responsibilities spanning a broad range of civil and criminal matters. Salary is based on experience with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and health coverage.