New Mexico Courts · 2 months ago
Law Clerk 1 (U) #00054577-23600, Full-Time, At-Will, in Silver City, NM
Silver City, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$35.44/hr - $35.44/hr
1+ years expNew Mexico Courts is seeking a Law Clerk 1 to support District Court Judges on assigned cases. The role involves performing legal research, analysis, writing, and editing, as well as preparing legal documents and assisting in court functions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The Law Clerk is responsible for reviewing cases, analyzing briefs, records and legal authorities cited
Prepares legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for legal forms and documents
Process complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings
Evaluates the merits of legal arguments by researching laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, and precedents
Analyzes and assesses the impact of applicable law
Assists in preparing for oral arguments, and 'briefs-only' conferences
Assembles case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence
Maintains calendar by entering and updating requirements, court dates, and meetings
Performs legal research and analysis
Prepares and oversees bench memos for cases
Recommends appropriate court calendaring
Assists with and delegates in-court functions and processes
Reviews and analyzes records and transcripts
Performs technical editing of legal documents
Drafts opinions, calendar notices, orders, memoranda, and decisions for review and final approval
Discusses confidential and sensitive issues with justices or judges
Participates in special projects, presentations, and training
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association
One (1) year of experience performing legal research, analysis, writing, and editing while employed or as a student
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks
Paid time off and retirement buyback
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay
May receive physical fitness leave
Company
New Mexico Courts
We are the Judicial Branch of Government in New Mexico, supporting the work of the New Mexico Supreme Court and the other courts across the state.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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