LAW CLERK

Job Description

The salary for this position is: $5,275 - $7,034 monthly

Thurston County Superior Court is recruiting for a Law Clerk! As a Law Clerk within Thurston County's Superior Court, you will perform research of legal issues as assigned by judges and perform legal research for the court regarding administrative issues under the supervision of judges and a Staff Attorney. Law Clerks review motions, briefs, and memoranda; research cited law; prepare written memoranda, reports, and draft orders;

and make recommendations to senior staff and judges.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform legal research projects as assigned, research all statutes and case law necessary to complete projects.
• Perform legal research in cases and advise judge(s) as to questions of law, statutes and legal process as required.
• Receive, organize, and review motions of Court cases and prepare written/oral summaries and recommendations for the judges for briefs and memoranda pertaining to complex litigation; review legal documents and assist judge with organization.
• Perform legal research of proposed legislation, Court rules, and Court administrative concerns, and provide written evaluations and recommendations based on findings as assigned by the Presiding Judge.
• Draft legal memoranda and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with Court staff in contacting and disseminating information to lawyers and litigants and the scheduling of conferences and hearings.
• Communicate on behalf of the Judge or Court with lawyers, litigants, and the public at the direction of the judicial officer, staff attorney or Court administrator.

To view the full job classification, :
Law Clerk

• Work Environment – Office setting in Olympia, Washington.
• Schedule
  - Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Travel Requirements
  - Occasional travel between Courthouses may be required.
• Customer Interactions
  - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

• Work-Life Balance:
  We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future:
  As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave:
  Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
• Robust Training Program:
  Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules:
  Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation:
  The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
  Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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