District Court Law Clerk
Clerks will work directly with a District Court Judge performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. Supports the functions of a District Court Judge to uphold the court’s mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies. Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities. Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge or referee. Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations. Confer with judge, referee or court official concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders. Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings. Courtroom duties, including: taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials. Administrative duties as assigned.
