Law Clerk 1 Hybrid-Remote (D3A 145038)
Employer Industry: Judicial Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $62,088.00
- Opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in the legal field
- Collaborative and positive work environment
- Excellent benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
- Potential for clerkship extension based on performance and funding
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Perform electronic and manual research of laws, legal opinions, policies, and regulations
- Draft or review legal documents including briefs, memos, rulings, and opinions
- Examine legal filings for sufficiency, jurisdiction, and proper form
- Prepare jury instructions for court proceedings
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by judicial officers
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Completion of law school or legal degree, law clerk apprenticeship, or law clerk program
- Knowledge of Iowa laws and rules, as well as the organization and functions of the Iowa Judicial Branch
- Ability to research and interpret state and federal law, case law, and court rules
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in legal research and writing
- Experience in a collaborative professional environment
- Familiarity with Iowa court procedures and legal systems
- High academic excellence
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"We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer."
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $62,088.00
- Opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in the legal field
- Collaborative and positive work environment
- Excellent benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
- Potential for clerkship extension based on performance and funding
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Perform electronic and manual research of laws, legal opinions, policies, and regulations
- Draft or review legal documents including briefs, memos, rulings, and opinions
- Examine legal filings for sufficiency, jurisdiction, and proper form
- Prepare jury instructions for court proceedings
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by judicial officers
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Completion of law school or legal degree, law clerk apprenticeship, or law clerk program
- Knowledge of Iowa laws and rules, as well as the organization and functions of the Iowa Judicial Branch
- Ability to research and interpret state and federal law, case law, and court rules
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in legal research and writing
- Experience in a collaborative professional environment
- Familiarity with Iowa court procedures and legal systems
- High academic excellence
#JudicialServices #LegalClerk #CareerOpportunity #HandsOnExperience #IowaJudicialBranch
"We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer."