Law Clerk

Job Description - Law Clerk I )

Position Title: Law Clerk I, 6th Judicial District, Livingston, Montana.

Job Overview:

• Law clerks serving more than two years may be moved to senior law clerk status.
• Professional legal work performed for the Honorable Judge Rebecca Swandal.
• Prepare legal research, memoranda, opinions, orders; review laws, court decisions, briefs, and related authorities.
• Draft briefs, legal memoranda, statements of issues, draft opinions and orders with recommendations.
• Maintain records of court proceedings, assist in jury instruction preparation, attend court sessions to record testimony.
• Assist judge in the preparation of orders, including transcribing court records if required, maintaining a law library collection, and providing bailiff services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and legal reference sources.
• Knowledge of trial court practices, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to research complex legal problems and apply legal principles.
• Ability to represent the court respectfully.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to transcribe audio tapes if required.
• Skill in computer word processing and legal research software.
• Skill in electronic recording equipment for trial court proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Legal research experience.
• Excellent writing skills.

Benefits:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (up to 38 per year)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Salary: $30.14 hourly

Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time

Shift: Day

Travel: Yes, 5% of the time

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.