State of Missouri · 3 hours ago
Law Clerk to Judge Jeffrey Bates
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yrThe State of Missouri is seeking a Law Clerk to support Judge Jeffrey Bates at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District. The role involves reviewing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting in drafting judicial opinions.
AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Review briefs, motions, and other case filings
Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research on a wide range of topics
Prepare written memos
Draft, proofread, and cite-check judicial opinions
Attend oral arguments
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school
Be a member of The Missouri Bar or be eligible to sit for the Missouri bar examination
Preferred
Exceptional legal research, writing, and critical reasoning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Proficiency with legal research and word processing technologies, including Westlaw and Microsoft Word
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Deferred compensation plan
Retirement plan (after applicable vesting period)
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
Founded in 1820
10001+ employees
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Chief Technology Officer
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