Law Clerk: Research & Drafts for Civil, Juvenile & Criminal

Clark County; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County District Attorney's Office in Las Vegas is seeking a Law Clerk to support attorneys through legal research and writing. The position involves preparing briefs, pleadings, and legal opinions under supervision.

Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; Nevada bar status is helpful. Term lengths vary and employment may be limited duration; background checks required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
• Full-time experience in legal research and/or writing is desirable.
• All details must be documented in the application; do not substitute a resume.

Responsibilities

• Research applicable legal issues and draft memoranda, opinions, and briefs.
• Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and authorities for legal documents.
• Assist in preparing pleadings and other documents for attorney staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Court procedures

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

Legal research databases

Job description

Clark County District Attorney's Office in Las Vegas is seeking a Law Clerk to support attorneys through legal research and writing. The position involves preparing briefs, pleadings, and legal opinions under supervision.

Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; Nevada bar status is helpful. Term lengths vary and employment may be limited duration; background checks required.