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Temporary Law Clerk

Job in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, 58502, USA
Listing for: Burleigh County
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Litigation, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21.62 USD Hourly USD 21.62 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under supervision of an Assistant State's Attorney, is responsible for a broad range of duties including conducting legal research, preparing research memos, drafting motions and orders, and assisting in the courtroom with trials.

TERMS:

Full-Time - Temporary / Non-Exempt / No Benefits

SALARY:

$21.62 per hour, Grade 4

Final date to receive applications:

May 1, 2026

PRIMARY

JOB DUTIES:
  • Assist with the preparation of legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and orders; appear in court as required.
  • Assist with legal research and criminal prosecutions including jury trials and appeals.
  • Assist attorneys with legal work and anything that is quasi-legal in nature.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology necessary.
  • Thorough knowledge of purpose and content of documents required and used within the court system.
  • Must be proficient with word processing software and possess excellent typing skills.
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned.

A complete job description is available from the Burleigh County Human Resources Office.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Requirements
  • Must be a law school student from an accredited law school working toward a juris doctorate degree, preference given to 2

    Ls.
  • Must be eligible for practice under the rules for limited practice of law by law students.
  • Applicants will be subject to a post offer criminal background check.
  • THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE

    REQUIRED:
    • Law school transcript
    • A non-law review writing sample
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