Law Clerk Needed

Deadline:
Until Filled

Category:
Law Clerk

Company:
Berrien County Trial Court

Location:
St. Joseph, MI 49085

Type:
Law Clerk

Job Type:
Full-Time

Years of Experience:

No previous experience in legal research is required. Familiarity with Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Education Level:
Graduation from an accredited law school is required.

Contact Information:
apply at www.berriencounty.org/581/Employment

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

  1. Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda on civil motions, outlining issues and arguments of both parties involved, and the proposed dispositions with stated reasons.
  2. Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda on criminal motions, outlining issues and arguments of both parties involved, and the proposed dispositions with stated reasons.
  3. Prepares drafts of proposed appeal opinions and orders.
  4. Reads, classifies, and maintains all briefs filed with the Law Clerks and/or Staff Attorney(s) in the Trial Court in subject matter files for easy reference by the Court as needed.
  5. Performs a variety of tasks incidental to the above, such as responding to telephone inquiries from attorneys and others; composes and stores the work product.
  6. Serves as court organizer for motions.
  7. May be required to operate Court recording equipment and record Court hearings according to State mandated policies and procedures.
  8. As directed, acts as an Attorney Magistrate in the Civil and Criminal Divisions of the Court. 
  9. Completes special projects and assignments, including complex legal research, as required by a Trial Court Judge.
  10.  All other duties as assigned.