DISTRICT COURT STAFF ATTORNEY - 22011757

About the role

The selected candidate will serve as one of two law clerks assisting the judge in analyzing cases and motions and drafting orders and published opinions. The position requires excellent research, writing, and editing skills; attention to detail; excellent time management skills; and the ability to work and communicate effectively with others. Professional and personal discretion and integrity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cases and motions
• Draft orders and published opinions
• Assist in legal research
• Work closely with the judge to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in legal proceedings

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing
• Law review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience preferred
• At least two years of legal experience for Senior Staff Attorney
• At least five years of legal experience for Career Attorney

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others

Abilities

• Professional and personal discretion and integrity

Benefits

Actual position classification and beginning salary based on experience.

Pay

$78,519.84 - $88,324.08 annually. Actual position classification and beginning salary based on experience.

Schedule

Two- or three-year position subject to satisfactory annual evaluations.