Law Clerk

Colorado Judicial Branch; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a Law Clerk to provide research and writing support to a district court judge. The role emphasizes heavy legal research, drafting briefs and memoranda, and factual analysis to assist in civil matters.

The position starts December 2026 in Denver and involves courtroom presence, preparation of issues, and coordination of clerk duties under supervision. A bachelor's degree and two years of law school completion are required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Successful completion of two years at an accredited law school
• Strong research and writing skills are essential for the position

Responsabilidades

• 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 statements 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 order and decorum of the court by seating jurors, witnesses, and spectators.
• Arranges for food and lodging for jurors, and is responsible for jury security.
• Obtains and delivers file jackets, minutes, supplies, forms and related items for the judge and staff.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Two years of law school

Descripción del empleo

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R45010

Full Time Salary Range: $62,155.44 - $90,126.36

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 position will be with Judge Adam Espinosa in a Civil Division. This position requires heavy research and writing responsibilities.

Position will start in December 2026.

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.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Education:

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 occasionaly 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.

Work Environment

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.