Law Clerk I: Judicial Research & Drafting

Arizona Court of Appeals; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, in Phoenix, seeks a Law Clerk I to assist Judge Alexander W. Samuels. The role involves reviewing briefs, preparing pre-draft decisions, and supporting staff attorneys on complex legal issues.

The position requires a law degree or current law student, offers an exempt salaried role at $60,170 annually, and a 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri). Applications reviewed beginning November 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited school or current law student expected to graduate before start date.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work professionally in a fast-paced court environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze briefs and court record; prepare a pre-draft decision.
• Draft proposed written decisions for judges' consideration.
• Participate in conference, answer questions, and attend oral arguments.
• Access and use the Court’s case management system and SharePoint.
• Take notes during conference and assist with post-conference editing.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Ethics and confidentiality

Organization & multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Law degree or law student

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Office 365

Job description

Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, in Phoenix, seeks a Law Clerk I to assist Judge Alexander W. Samuels. The role involves reviewing briefs, preparing pre-draft decisions, and supporting staff attorneys on complex legal issues.

The position requires a law degree or current law student, offers an exempt salaried role at $60,170 annually, and a 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri). Applications reviewed beginning November 2, 2026.