Law Clerk

The Honorable Judge Richard T. Okrent is hiring for a law clerk and will be reviewing 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 of legal memoranda, review of pre-trial and post-trial motions, documents, and correspondence, RALJ appeals, and advising the court on issues of law. Additionally, the law clerk provides administrative support – including supervision of jurors, scheduling, screening all correspondence and persons who wish to see the judge, and acting as a 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. If you do not submit these documents your application will be incomplete and not considered.

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

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

Provide administrative assistance to Superior Court Judges combined with the traditional function of bailiff.

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

• Superior Court procedures
• laws of the State of Washington
• on-line legal research resources

• exercise good judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to higher authority
• perform legal research, and 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
• effectively and efficiently navigate numerous computer applications and systems
• demonstrate flexibility by providing on-call law clerk coverage for other members of the bench as the need arises
• demonstrate strong organizational skills including consistently handling multiple matters at any 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 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.
EEO policy and ADA notice.