Maryland Judiciary · 22 hours ago
Law Clerk (Continuous Job Opening)
Annapolis, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $74K/yrThe Maryland Judiciary is committed to providing legal support to judges through the role of a Law Clerk. The Law Clerk conducts legal research, reviews motions and court files, drafts memoranda, and attends court proceedings as requested by the judge.
Office Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides legal support to the Judge
Conducts legal research
Reviews motions
Reviews court files
Drafts memoranda and revises work product
Responds to research questions on a case-by-case basis
Provides recent and up to date information to the judge
Delivers and triages the chamber's work prior to sending to the Judge
Attends court proceedings, as requested by the Judge
Performs various duties based on the level of the court: District Court, Circuit Court, Appellate Court of Maryland, and Supreme Court of Maryland
Qualification
Required
Has obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures and the progression of case from original charge through trial, sentencing, modification, and violation of probation stages
Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information
Knowledge of computer hardware and software
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform legal research
Ability to read and understand law-related materials
Ability to compose orders and memoranda
Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required
Ability to perform all essential functions of this position
Preferred
Prior legal writing experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Supplemental retirement plans
Employee assistance programs
Company
Maryland Judiciary
Maryland Judiciary fosters integrity and transparency through innovative, accessible court systems and justice partners.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Thomas
Chief Technology Officer
Brittany Clark, MS
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