Law Clerk (Continuous Job Opening)

Maryland Judiciary; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 63,751 - 73,541; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A state judicial authority in Maryland seeks Law Clerks to provide legal support to judges across multiple locations. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, reviewing court files, and attending court proceedings. The positions offer a full-time contract with a salary range for Bar Members and Non-Bar Members. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Has obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Preferred: Prior legal writing experience.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Judge.
• Conduct legal research and review motions.
• Attend court proceedings as requested by the Judge.

Skills

Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to perform legal research

Time management skills

Ability to compose orders and memoranda

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

• Closing Date: Continuous Job Opening
• Office: Multiple Locations
• Position Type: Full-Time, At-Will Positions Available throughout the State As Needed
• Salary: Appellate Law Clerks — 1st Year: $73,541; Circuit Court And District Court Law Clerks — Non-Bar Member: $63,751; Bar Member in any State: $70,822
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: No

Responsibilities

• The Law Clerk provides legal support to the Judge.
• The Law Clerk conducts legal research, reviews motions, reviews court files, drafts memoranda, and revises work product.
• Responds to research questions on a case-by-case basis and provides recent and up-to-date information to the judge.
• Delivers and triages the chamber\'s work prior to sending to the Judge.
• Attends court proceedings, as requested by the Judge.
• The Law Clerk will perform various duties based on the level of the court: District Court, Circuit Court, Appellate Court of Maryland, and Supreme Court of Maryland.

Qualifications

• Education: Has obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Preferred: Prior legal writing experience.
• Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures and the progression of a case from original charge through trial, sentencing, modification, and violation of probation stages; knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information; knowledge of computer hardware and software; excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to perform legal research; ability to read and understand law-related materials; ability to compose orders and memoranda; ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required; ability to perform all essential functions of this position.

Benefits

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, supplemental retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

Notes

• Upon application you may be requested to furnish writing samples, unofficial or official transcripts, and three (3) references.
• ADA Accommodation requests: Applicants who need ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [e-mail] or call 410-260-1732.

Credentials and Skills

• Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures and the progression of a case from original charge through trial, sentencing, modification, and violation of probation stages.
• Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Ability to read and understand law-related materials.
• Ability to compose orders and memoranda.
• Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this position.

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants who need ADA accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [e-mail] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Please find the Maryland Judiciary\'s equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.