Law Clerk - Domestic Relations

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R45010
Full Time Salary Range: $4,516.00 - $6,251.00

FLSA Status: Excluded

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MISSION STATEMENT

At the Colorado Judicial Department our mission is to provide a fair and impartial system of justice that:

• Protects constitutional and statutory rights and liberties
• Assures equal access
• Provides fair, timely and constructive resolution of cases
• Enhances public safety
• Supervises offenders
• Facilitates victim and community reparation

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties:
Provides assistance and research to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department.

Distinguishing Factors:
Positions in this classification are distinguished from legal research attorneys due to the concentration on legal services for a district judge and often includes courtroom and bailiff duties. Supervision is received from a District Court Judge. The Law Clerk is a classified, non-certified position that is considered at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

We have an immediate opening for a family law, law clerk. Law clerk positions are one year temporary assignments with district court judges. Responsibilities of this position involve legal research, writing and other related duties serving as a law clerk to the judicial officers that preside over family law and dependency and neglect matters. Work is supervised by a district court judge or magistrate and is reviewed through conference and written reports. Preference is given applicants with an interest in Colorado family law.

Please attach a resume and cover letter that specifically outlines how your education, qualifications and skills are directly related to the position. We also request a copy of your most recent transcript, a writing sample and letters of recommendation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of two years at an accredited law school.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and arms to perform repetitive motions; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.