Law Clerk 1 (D6 112034 Linn/Johnson Co)

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Law Clerk 1 (D6 112034 Linn/Johnson Co)

Salary

$53,622.40 Annually

Location

Cedar Rapids - 52401 - Linn County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-03711

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

04/30/2024

Closing Date

5/14/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Kellee.Cortez@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Candidates will need to submit a NEOGOV application, cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you have a positive, service-oriented attitude and can problem solve and multitask? If so, then you are the perfect addition to our team!

The Sixth Judicial District has an immediate opening for a Law Clerk 1.

Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following:

• Excellent communication skills

• Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and statutes applicable to jurisdiction of the district court

• The ability to draft rulings and orders on judges’ direction

• The ability to research substantive legal issues for judges

• The ability to assist the Administrative Judge with the motion calendar

• The ability to attend court proceedings at the request of the judges

• Critical thinking skills

• The ability to maintain confidentiality

• Detail oriented

• The ability to work within a team of law clerks to meet the needs of the judges

Under the direct supervision of the staff attorney, candidates will have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This position may involve travel to other counties in the district, including Linn, Iowa, Jones, Benton, and Tama Counties.

What’s in it for YOU:

• Collaborative, positive work environment

• Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities

• Excellent benefits package

• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan

• Employee discount program

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school, is required. High standard of academic

excellence and considerable experience in legal research and writing are desirable.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

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