JOB
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Judicial Law Clerk II
Qualified applications received will be placed on an applicant register for up to 3 months. Applications are reviewed as needed and candidates will be notified by phone or email if they are being considered for an interview. The application will expire after 3 months.
Incumbents perform legal research and related work at the direction of a Superior Court Judge.
This is generally a one-year assignment for gaining practical legal experience. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Performs independent research of issues of law as directed by the judge and develops interpretations of legal questions.
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Researches and verifies points of law cited by attorneys in memoranda to the judge.
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Provides input to and discusses pending cases and decisions with the judge.
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Participates in conferences and discussions between trial attorneys and the judge.
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Assists in writing and preparing judicial opinions, and decisions and citations.
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Assists in processing and tracking complex litigation assigned to the court.
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Maintains the judge's law library and assembles and updates appropriate documents.
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Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure’s manual.
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May perform other tasks to aid in the administration of the judge's docket and caseload.
Courtroom (Bailiff) Duties:
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Prepares the courtroom for the day's cases.
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Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present.
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Maintains order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court.
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Maintains integrity of the jury and insures that no outside person makes any communication while they are deliberating.
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Escorts jurors and witnesses to and from the courtroom.
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Tends to all the needs of the jury, answers all non-legal questions and provides all possible assistance.
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Contacts by telephone all those required in the court session, such as attorneys and witnesses.
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Calls jurors by telephone to appear for jury duty at the next day's session.
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Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure’s manual.
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Maintain jury deliberation room in an orderly manner.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Incumbents must maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
Physical/Sensory Items:
Typically performs duties in an office environment, library, and courtroom. Must be able to lift materials and/or equipment up to 20 lbs. or less.
