Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two · 1 day ago
2026-2027 Judicial Law Clerkship for Judge Christopher J. O'Neil
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yrArizona Court of Appeals, Division Two is accepting clerkship applications from recent and anticipated law school graduates for a 12-month position. The Law Clerk’s primary responsibility is to review briefs and the court record, prepare pre-draft decisions, and work closely with judges on complex legal issues.
Law Practice
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review the appellate record, analyze appellate briefs, and conduct legal research
Draft written decisions and submit to judge
Cite-check drafts prepared by co-clerk or staff attorneys as directed
Confer with judge regarding drafts and other matters, participating in conferences with supervising judge and other judges or staff as directed
Access and utilize the Court’s case management system
Attend and participate in continuing legal education programs as directed
Access and utilize Office 365 (Microsoft Word specifically)
Law clerks may be given other projects by their judge(s). Such projects may include case law or statutory research, and assistance in handling requests for special action relief
Law Clerks are bound by the ethical standards established by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Code of Judicial Ethics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.)
Law degree from an accredited college/university and law school
Knowledge and understanding of law, court procedures, and court systems
Knowledge of legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.)
Ability to work with professionalism in a busy environment
High ethical standards: Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding pending court cases and business processes
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and changes in responsibilities, duties, and procedures through cross training
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Superior research and analytical skills
Show initiative and sound judgement in decision making
Close attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations
Skilled in citation formatting
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
Ability to apply knowledge and experience to each case using parallels from other cases and deductive reasoning
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk working on a computer
Retrieve boxes and case files from low and high storage areas
Lift and move up to 30 pounds
Preferred
Prior legal experience, including work as a lawyer, extern, or intern, is a plus
Other professional experience, particularly involving research and writing, is preferred
Company
Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two
The Arizona Legislature established the Arizona Court of Appeals in 1964. The first panels were appointed and began work in January 1965.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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