The Maryland Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Law Clerk. This is a full-time, at-will position with a competitive salary and generous benefits package. The Law Clerk will provide legal support to the Judge by conducting legal research, reviewing motions and court files, drafting memoranda, and attending court proceedings as requested. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school and prior legal writing experience. If you are passionate about the law and have excellent organizational and time management skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct legal research and provide up-to-date information to the Judge
• Review motions and court files and draft memoranda
• Attend court proceedings as requested
• Perform various duties based on the level of court (District Court, Circuit Court, Appellate Court, and Supreme Court)
• Deliver and triage chamber's work prior to sending to the Judge
• Respond to research questions on a case-by-case basis
• Compose orders and memoranda
• Apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Prior legal writing experience preferred
• Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures, and case progression
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform legal research and read and understand law-related materials
• Ability to compose orders and memoranda
• Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required
Salary Information:
• Appellate Law Clerks: 1st Year: $68,499
• Circuit Court and District Court Law Clerks:
- Non-Bar Member: $63,119
- Bar Member in any State: $70,120
Location:
The Law Clerk position is available in multiple locations throughout Maryland, including Allegany County, Annapolis Area, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Queen Anne's County, Somerset County, St. Mary's County, Talbot County, Washington County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County.
Benefits:
The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, supplemental retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.
Application:
To apply, please send your application via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.
The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for this position and provide accommodations as needed during the application and interview process.
Join our team and make a difference in the Maryland legal system as a Law Clerk. Apply now!
