Law Clerk (County Attorney)

Shelby County Government; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Government is seeking a legally inclined assistant to research statutory law and assist in briefs. The role supports supervisors with data gathering and document preparation for court filings.

The position requires admission or active enrollment in a law school (2L or higher) or an equivalent combination of education/experience, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and professional conduct. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and enrolled in an accredited law school as a rising second-year law student or higher, OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.
• Prepares legal memoranda, drafts of briefs/arguments and other relevant paperwork.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Serves copies of pleadings on opposing counsel.
• Drafts correspondence, affidavits and files documentation as requested.
• Performs other related duties as directed or assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

File management

Professional communication

Education

Law student (2nd year or higher)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Works under direct supervision of an assigned supervisor to be responsible for researching legal data for briefs or arguments based on statutory law or decisions.

Pay Grade: 41H

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and enrolled in an accredited law school as a rising second-year law student or higher; OR


• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.


• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.


• Prepares legal memoranda, drafts of briefs/arguments and other relevant paperwork.


• Files pleadings with court clerk.


• Serves copies of pleadings on opposing counsel.


• Drafts correspondence, affidavits and files documentation as requested.


• Performs other related duties as directed or assigned.

KSAs

• General knowledge of legal terms and court proceedings.


• Ability to conduct legal research and to prepare drafts of legal documents.


• Ability to establish and maintain a system of files.


• Ability to work with co-workers and the public with courtesy and tact.


• A writing sample may be requested.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.