Remote Judicial Research Attorney

Colorado Judicial Branch; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch seeks a Legal Research Attorney to perform highly complex legal research for the district bench. The role emphasizes research for all district judges, with responsibility for maintaining the district's law library and advising on the appropriate course of action.

Responsibilities include drafting first opinions, reviewing court filings, and coordinating with judges on research results.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and eligibility to practice law in Colorado.
• Proven ability to conduct complex legal research and synthesize findings.
• Experience advising judges or working in a court setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts highly complex legal research for the bench in the district.
• Advises judges on research results and potential actions.
• Drafts initial opinions for the court and reviews pleadings filed with the court.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Judicial advising

Education

Graduation from accredited law school

Tools

Law library management

Legal databases

Job description

Colorado Judicial Branch seeks a Legal Research Attorney to perform highly complex legal research for the district bench. The role emphasizes research for all district judges, with responsibility for maintaining the district's law library and advising on the appropriate course of action.

Responsibilities include drafting first opinions, reviewing court filings, and coordinating with judges on research results.