Juvenile Law Clerk

Jefferson County Courthouse

Golden (CO)

On-site

USD 61,540 - 89,234

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A county courthouse in Colorado is seeking a Juvenile Law Clerk to assist a district court judge primarily in child welfare cases. The role involves researching laws, preparing legal documents, and maintaining order in the courtroom. A bachelor's degree and completion of two years in law school are required. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $61,540.00 - $89,234.00.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Researches and annotates laws and legal documents.
Prepares briefs and legal memoranda.
Maintains cleanliness and order in the courtroom.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Completion of two years at an accredited law school

Job description

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Full Time Salary Range: $61,540.00 - $89,234.00

FLSA Status: Excluded

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties:

Provides assistance and research to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department.

Distinguishing Factors:

Positions in this classification are distinguished from legal research attorneys due to the concentration on legal services for a district judge and often includes courtroom and bailiff duties. Supervision is received from a District Court Judge. The Law Clerk is a classified, non-certified position that is considered at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This posting is to fill an immediate opening for a law clerk position with Judge VanGilder. Judge VanGilder's division works primarily on child welfare cases, juvenile delinquency cases, adoptions, and other juvenile related matters. Judge VanGilder also handles some domestic relations and criminal matters. Offers of employment typically start with the base salary for this position. Relevant experience will be considered.

The first review date is August 11, 2025

To apply, please submit:

-Short Writing Sample

-Unofficial law school transcript

*Should authors wish to submit letters of recommendation directly to the Court, they may email natalie.hansell@judicial.state.co.us by the close date of the posting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of two years at an accredited law school.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and arms to perform repetitive motions; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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