Part Time - Law Clerk Public Defender Office

Washington Co; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Twelve holidays a year + Birthday

Job summary

Washington County Public Defender Office in Arkansas is seeking two part-time law clerks. Candidates must be a rising 2nd year law student, with Rule XV certification preferred, and able to pass background and drug screening.

Positions are in the Public Defender Office and eligible for vacation/sick time benefits. Responsibilities include preparing briefs and motions, assisting with arraignments by reviewing financial information and rights, processing discovery in our online database, and

Qualifications

• Must be a rising 2nd year law student and eligible for Rule XV certification.
• Must be able to pass background checks and pre-employment drug testing.

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

Legal briefs & motions

Education

2nd year law student

Job description

Part Time - Law Clerk Public Defender Office

• Type: Part Time
• Posted Date: 10/23/2026

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

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.

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.