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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Judicial Law Clerk

Barrow County, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk to assist the assigned Superior Court Judge in performing administrative legal work. The role involves reviewing case files, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing legal analysis based on Georgia law.

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Responsibilities

Reviews case files and conducts legal research to support the disposition of assigned civil and criminal matters

Analyzes legal issues and provides recommendations to the assigned Superior Court Judge

Drafts proposed orders, opinions, jury charges, and legal memoranda on matters pending before the Court

Attends motion hearings, trials, and charge conferences at the direction of the assigned judge

Provides legal analysis based on Georgia law, court filings, and evidence presented

Responds to inquiries from attorneys and self-represented litigants regarding case status and procedural sufficiency

Maintains current knowledge of Georgia statutes, case law, and court rules

Travels between Jackson and Barrow Counties to support judicial operations

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLegal researchGeorgia lawCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law

No experience required

Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience

Valid State of Georgia Driver's License

Knowledge of law and research procedures

Knowledge of the criminal justice system, especially the court system

Knowledge of general office principles, procedures, and practices

Knowledge of customer service principles

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Knowledge of record keeping principles

Knowledge of basic mathematical principles

Knowledge of resources for conducting research

Skill in prioritizing work

Skill in operating a computer and applicable software applications

Skill in providing customer service

Skill in maintaining confidential records and files

Skill in maintaining schedules

Skill in transcribing correspondence

Skill in conducting research

Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping

The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes a sense of smell