Law Clerk​/Judicial Clerkship

Law Clerk - Judicial Clerkship

To be submitted at the time of application.

Honorable Judges: the Honorable Judge Anna G. Alexander and the Honorable Judge Millie M. Judge are hiring for a law clerk and will review all cover letters, resumes, and writing samples. These are required to be submitted at the time of application.

Law Clerk duties include legal research and analysis, drafting memoranda, reviewing pre‑trial and post‑trial motions, documents, and correspondence, RALJ appeals, advising the court on issues of law. The law clerk also provides administrative support – supervising jurors, scheduling, screening correspondence and persons who wish to see the judge, and acting as liaison between the judge and counsel, agencies, and the media.

Applicants must have a J.D. Degree from an accredited law school. Required attachments: cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, sick leave, holidays, commuting benefits, employee assistance and wellness programs.

Deferred compensation, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplement insurance policies.

• Performs basic research on legal issues before court; briefs and summarizes files in preparation for sentencing.
• Collects trial related data; validates authority in legal documents and assists in the preparation of written opinions and memorandum decisions.
• Receives, reviews and summarizes issues for pre and post trial motions.
• Screens persons desiring to see judges and maintains judges' appointment and hearing schedules.
• Maintains orderly conduct and security in courtrooms, including opening and closing of court.
• Ensures the courtroom is trial ready with counsel tables, equipment in working order, and jury deliberation rooms stocked, cleaned and ready for proceedings.
• Keeps all library and research material current, including delivery of replacement materials and recycling of outdated material.
• Prepares jury instructions and supervises jurors during times when not seated in jury box, providing beverages and services while in the deliberation room, arranging meals, and assuming responsibility for sequestration when mandated.
• Performs related duties as required.

Graduation from a recognized school of law. Must pass job related tests.

Knowledge of:

• Superior Court procedures
• Laws of the State of Washington
• Online legal research resources

• Exercise good judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to higher authority
• Perform legal research, analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to legal problems
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintain required records and prepare clear, concise written reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with jurors, attorneys, associates, other county employees, and the general public
• Navigate numerous computer applications and systems effectively and efficiently
• Provide on‑call law clerk coverage for other members of the bench as the need arises
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, consistently handling multiple matters at one time

Research work is performed with a wide degree of latitude for exercise of good judgment, accuracy, and timely completion. General supervision is provided by the respective Superior Court Judge.

The work is performed in the usual office environment and courtroom.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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