State Court Judicial Law Clerk (Full-Time)

Coweta County Commissioners; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County Commissioners seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the State Court in Newnan, GA. This full-time administrative support role assists a state court judge by conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, and aiding in the preparation of orders and court proceedings.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is admitted to Georgia practice or eligible, and demonstrates strong knowledge of Lexis+ or Westlaw, along with a commitment to professional conduct and service to the court.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school is required.
• Admission to practice law in Georgia or eligibility to be admitted is required.
• Favorable background history as determined by records review.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and case law and modern research tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on statutory and case law authority as requested by judges.
• Prepare legal memoranda summarizing research conclusions.
• Attend court proceedings and conferences to assist in order preparation.
• Recommend dispositions on civil and criminal issues.
• Draft, edit and proofread legal correspondence and proposed orders.
• Serve as liaison between judges, court personnel, attorneys and litigants.
• Review case files for pretrial motions and stay current on case law.
• Promote a culture of excellent service within the court.

Skills

Legal research

Legal memos

Court proceedings support

Lexis+ or Westlaw

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Lexis+ or Westlaw

Job description

Coweta County Commissioners seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the State Court in Newnan, GA. This full-time administrative support role assists a state court judge by conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, and aiding in the preparation of orders and court proceedings.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is admitted to Georgia practice or eligible, and demonstrates strong knowledge of Lexis+ or Westlaw, along with a commitment to professional conduct and service to the court.