Law Clerk for Judicial District Court

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies, researches and analyzes legal issues and conflicting legal opinions as assigned by a Judge;
• Researches and analyzes citations submitted by attorneys;
• Counsels attorneys on legal issues;
• Prepares written memoranda detailing relevant legal issues, addressing argument strengths/weaknesses and recommending judicial action;
• Prepares ad hoc reports court decisions, administrative action, state statutes, county ordinances, and other matters not directly related to caseload;
• Tracks the progress of, and effectively manages, assigned cases;
• Drafts orders as requested.

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; OR Current enrollment in an accredited law school with completion of at least two years of study.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in legal research and writing required.
• Prior judicial internship, externship, or clerkship experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Knowledge of Nevada court procedures, legal terminology, and court operations.
• Principles of legal research, including the use of statutes, case law, and secondary legal sources.
• Case file management and court case processing procedures (preferred).
• Legal writing standards and formats for memoranda, orders, and judicial recommendations.
• Business English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematical principles, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentages.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and standard office equipment.
• Corel WordPerfect and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
• Skills in Identifying and analyzing legal issues presented in pleadings, motions, and evidentiary materials.
• Conducting independent legal research using statutes, case law, and electronic legal research tools.
• Applying legal principles to case facts and formulating well-reasoned legal conclusions.
• Preparing clear, concise, and well-organized legal memoranda, recommendations, and written reports.
• Presenting legal analyses and recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Listening carefully to oral arguments and discussions to identify underlying legal issues.
• Utilizing legal research software, word processing programs, and email systems efficiently.
• Operating standard office equipment, including telephones, calculators, copiers, fax machines, and scanners.
• Reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and policy manuals.
• Ability to Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including speaking before groups of County employees or members of the public.
• Apply logical reasoning and sound judgment in evaluating legal issues and procedural matters.
• Confer with and advise judicial officers, attorneys, court staff, and the public regarding procedural and substantive legal issues.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Cover letter (optional).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed in an office/courtroom environment where the physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time; frequent use of computers and standard office equipment; will work under high stress of deadlines; regular interaction with members of the public experiencing a wide range of emotional states; and exposure to emotionally sensitive, stressful, or mentally challenging situations and documentation.

Position Hours

• Full-time 40 hours per week

Pay Rate

• Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000

FLSA Status

• Exempt

Closing Date

• Open until filled

Applications

• Applications are available from the District Court Office located at 1786 Great Basin Blvd., Suite 2.
• Applications can be requested through email by contacting Courtney Thornal at cthornal@whitepinecountynv.gov or by calling (775)-293-6904.
• Applications should include (1) resume; (2) transcript of law school grades; (3) writing sample; and (4) letters of recommendations (optional).

The Court may request a virtual interview.