Versatile Law Clerk Permanent Floater (Courtroom)

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri seeks a Law Clerk (Permanent Floater) to perform complex legal research, analysis, and case processing for judges in Downtown Kansas City. The role supports division operations with memoranda, orders, and docketing under supervision of the court administrator.

Responsibilities include communicating with counsel, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating hearings, with opportunities to assist jury processes and interpreter services as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Current Missouri license to practice law is required.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and analysis and prepare memoranda and orders pertaining to motions, pleadings, summary judgments, and legal correspondence.
• Assist the judge or commissioner and provide facts, law, conclusions, and recommendations to resolve issues in cases.
• Manage work queues and docketing; monitor time-sensitive requirements and compliance with rules.
• Facilitate scheduling of hearings, conferences, and meetings; communicate with counsel regarding proposed orders.
• Administer oaths, assist with jury processes, and coordinate interpreter services as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Docketing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri seeks a Law Clerk (Permanent Floater) to perform complex legal research, analysis, and case processing for judges in Downtown Kansas City. The role supports division operations with memoranda, orders, and docketing under supervision of the court administrator.

Responsibilities include communicating with counsel, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating hearings, with opportunities to assist jury processes and interpreter services as required.