Staff Attorney/Law Clerk

The Hon. Randall Grove, Third Judicial District Judge, chambered in Caldwell, Idaho, seeks a Staff Attorney/Law Clerk for a minimum one-year term. Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills are required. Top 25% of law school class and some previous litigation or judicial clerk experience preferred. Application requirements: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) three references; 4) law school transcript and class rank; and 5) writing sample (minimum 10 pages) written by applicant without any significant editing from anyone else.

Compensation: $72,488.00 - $86,257.60 annually DOE, plus County benefits and PERSI

Application Period Ends: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

Performs a variety of technical duties related to legal research required to expedite court cases heard by a District Judge.

This is a non-classified position under the Canyon County Personnel System in which the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing District Court Judge.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Support:

o Conducts and performs research of statutes, ordinances, case decisions, law review articles, documents, treatises, briefs, memorandum decisions, administrative directives and other sources related to rules of procedure and related legal authorities

o Prepares research memoranda for consideration by the District Judge; reviews and summarizes all files in preparation for pre-trial conferences, pre-trial motion hearings, and trial as required to assist the judge in deciding issues which may arise

o Coordinates case processing by maintaining contact with counsel to ensure timely completion of the various phases of the trial process; attends as necessary hearings on motions and trials to enable the judge to make advance preparations to effectively deal with issues

o Assists the judge in reviewing and preparing proper jury instructions; assists in drafting and preparing memorandum decisions and opinions; reviews and summarizes appeals from the magistrate division; drafts orders as directed and tracks appeals process to insure timely completion of processes and orderly conclusion of appeals

• Other Duties:

o Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county and court policies, procedures, and safety practices

o Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural law as taught in an accredited law school

• Knowledge, understanding and experience with the use of modern legal research materials and techniques

• Ability to quickly identify and analyze a legal issue, conduct research, and prepare a concise and clear summary of applicable law with possible alternative resolutions of the issues

• Ability to write precisely and clearly

• Ability to maintain the strictest confidences regarding court activities

• Skills in using a personal computer for both word processing and automated legal research functions are necessary

•Adhere to the Idaho Judicial Branch Code of Conduct for non-judicial employees

Special Qualifications

Successfully complete a background investigation

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctorate required

• Must obtain licensure within the first six months from hire

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly

• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents

• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection is made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.