Rural Justice Law Clerk I: Research & Writing Fellowship

New Mexico Courts; Aztec (NM); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Judicial benefits

Zusammenfassung

New Mexico Judiciary invites applications for a full-time Law Clerk 1 under the Rural Justice Initiative. The position, based in Aztec, NM, provides research, writing, and editing support to district judges and may involve assisting self-represented litigants and broader court programs.

Finalist applicants may undergo background checks. The clerkship lasts about two years, with a fixed salary of $78,780 annually and comprehensive judicial benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a graduate of a law school meeting ABA accreditation standards.
• One year of experience performing legal research, analysis, writing, and editing.

Aufgaben

• Review cases, analyze briefs, records and authorities cited.
• Prepare legal drafts by assembling information for forms and documents.
• Process pleadings and responses; assist with calendar and scheduling.
• Perform legal research and analysis; draft opinions and memoranda.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Editing

Ausbildung

ABA-accredited law school graduate

Jobbeschreibung

New Mexico Judiciary invites applications for a full-time Law Clerk 1 under the Rural Justice Initiative. The position, based in Aztec, NM, provides research, writing, and editing support to district judges and may involve assisting self-represented litigants and broader court programs.

Finalist applicants may undergo background checks. The clerkship lasts about two years, with a fixed salary of $78,780 annually and comprehensive judicial benefits.