Law Clerk

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R45010
Full Time Salary Range: $4,979.00 - $6,892.00

FLSA Status: Excluded

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This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

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

Multiple law clerk positions will be hired from this posting. Law clerks are pooled among the nine district court judges who are in different rotation areas such as criminal, civil and domestic relations.

Work involves assisting the judge(s) in court, performing legal researching, writing and other work. Work is supervised by the district court judge(s) and is reviewed through conference and written reports.

This position will begin on September 3, 2024.

Desired qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Graduation from an accredited law school as of September 2023. Preference to candidates who have sat for the Colorado Bar Exam.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an electronic application and attach the following documents: resume, cover letter, writing sample, unofficial transcript and 1-3 letters of recommendation.

Note - Please consolidate these documents into one document.

This position will work in-person. The monthly gross salary for this position will be $4,979.00 plus benefits.

All application material, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted before the posting close date on February 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

If authors of letters of recommendation prefer to submit letters directly to the Court, they may submit letters to 20JDAdmin@judicial.state.co.us.

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.