LAW CLERK

About The Position

The Clark County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Law Clerk position. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies located in our Civil, Juvenile and/or Criminal Divisions. Law Clerks provide support to our staff of attorneys by performing legal research and writing on legal issues. Law Clerks interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, legal opinions and other legal documents. Law Clerks who are barred in Nevada may be allowed to make court appearances on behalf of the County.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. THE SALARY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

Minimum Requirements

• Education and Experience: 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.
• All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.
• Do not substitute a resume for your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Background Investigation

Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Researches applicable legal and factual issues using computerized techniques and/or law library materials at the direction of an attorney or judge.
• Interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings and other legal papers.
• Drafts memoranda, opinions and other documents related to findings on specific cases or 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment,
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen,
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.