Law Clerk (Continuous Job Opening)

Essential Functions

The Law Clerk provides legal support to the Judge. The Law Clerk conducts legal research, reviews motions, reviews court files, drafts memoranda, and revises work product. Responds to research questions on a case-by-case basis and provides recent and up to date information to the judge. Delivers and triages the chamber's work prior to sending to the Judge. Attends court proceedings, as requested by the Judge.

Benefits

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, supplemental retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

Education

Has obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Preferred

Prior legal writing experience.

Notes

Upon application you may be requested to furnish writing samples, unofficial or official transcripts, and three (3) references.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures and the progression of case from original charge through trial, sentencing, modification, and violation of probation stages.
• Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Ability to read and understand law-related materials.
• Ability to compose orders and memoranda.
• Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this position.

Benefits

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, supplemental retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace.