Part Time - Law Clerk Public Defender Office

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 6 months

Sick time after 90 days

Twelve holidays a year + birthday

Job summary

StartupNWA is seeking a part-time Law Clerk in the Public Defender Office in Arkansas. The role targets a rising 2nd year law student and involves supporting criminal defense work, including briefing, motions, and discovery handling. Candidates must pass background checks and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities include assisting with arraignments, reviewing client financial information, and aiding trial preparation. Eligible for standard vacation and sick time; holidays observed. EOE.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Pre-employment drug test and background verifications apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal briefs and motions.
• Assist clients with the arraignment process by reviewing their financial information and rights.
• Process discovery into our online database.
• Help with trial preparation and case investigation.

Skills

Criminal law interest

Education

Law student (rising 2nd year)

Job description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED (Must be a Law student) - TWO POSITIONS

Position Title:

Part Time - Law Clerk (Position number 0417503 - 0417507)

Department:

Public Defender Office

Salary:

$16

Benefits Eligibility

Eligible for vacation and sick time

Vacation Eligibility after 6 months of employment (36 hours up to 3 years)

Sick hours available after 90 days of employment (10 hours up to 3 years)

Twelve Holidays a year + Employee Birthday (Thirteen total)

Job Summary:

Working in the Public Defender Office duties include:

• Prepare legal briefs and motions
• Assist clients with the arraignment process by reviewing their financial information and rights
• Process discovery into our online database
• Help with trial preparation and case investigation

Must be a rising 2nd year law student interested in a career in criminal law. Rule XV certified or eligible students preferred, but all are welcome to apply.

Job Description:

PT Law Clerk

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.