Law Clerk

Company: Allegan County
Location: Allegan
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job SummaryConduct legal research relative to court proceedings. Serve as bailiff in the courtroom
during jury trials. Maintain law library.This position will start in July 2023Starting Wage: -$27.48 per hour, full-time with benefits. -Benefits of working at Allegan County: -

• 13 paid holidays -
• Potential for hybrid work schedule
• Educational Assistance
• Yearly wage increases
• Onsite 24-hour Fitness Centers
• Employee Assistance Program -
• Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct legal research for the court including review of pleading and other pertinent information regarding pending motions and prepare analysis of law. Write memoranda of law after thoroughly reviewing all pleadings and briefs and independently researching the legal issues.
• During jury trials, serve as bailiff. Provide orientation to assembled jurors. Escort jurors to courtroom, keeping separated from all parties, witnesses and attorneys. Observation and control of impaneled juries.
• Assist Circuit Court Administrator with maintenance of the Law Library. Shelve all books and print materials. Assist public with use of library.
• Provide backup assistance as needed at Circuit Court public window.
• Assist volunteers in the Legal Assistance Center by answering questions posed by patrons.
• Assist the District and/or Probate judges with legal researchEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school.Must include transcripts with application, or will not be considered. -Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our - -is available on our website. - -Powered by JazzHR

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