COURT LAW CLERK

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research on applicable legal and factual issues at the direction of a judge.
• Utilizes computerized research tools and/or law library resources.
• Interprets and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Drafts memoranda, opinions, and related documents concerning findings on specific cases or legal issues.
• Researches and explains departmental, County, and State procedures to attorneys and departmental support staff.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records and files; prepares a variety of records and reports as assigned.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the performance of the work.
• May drive a personal or County vehicle in the course of the work.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (professional doctorate) degree.
• Full-time experience in performing legal research and/or writing legal opinions or documents is desirable.

Qualifications

Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Benefits

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD.