State of Utah · 1 day ago
Law Clerk - Criminal Appeals
Salt Lake County, UT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$26/hr - $30/hrThe State of Utah's Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Law Clerk for their Criminal Appeals division. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting litigation documents, and preparing cases for appeal, with a focus on defending convictions and promoting justice.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyLaw Enforcement
Responsibilities
Drafts litigation working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards
Evaluates all the information to determine a case's status
Monitor, track and follow up on documentation, case files or other assignments to ensure appropriate timelines are met and action completed
Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence
Reviews cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action to be taken
Qualification
Required
1L or 2L law student
Interest in appellate law
Participation in or preparation for law review and/or moot court
Strong academic credentials
Some exposure to issues related to criminal procedure and evidence
Work with a judge, prosecutor's office, or defense attorney
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules
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State of Utah
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