What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAW CLERK - SUPERIOR COURT position at Clayton County Government?
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
Assists an assigned judge by performing legal research, providing administrative support, attending hearings, reviewing cases and drafting legal documents. Train new law clerks; provide legal review and information for the State Court Clerk’s Office, the Office of Court Administration, and the Clayton Judicial Circuit Office of Probation Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reviews motions, pleadings, petitions and other issues before the court; researches State Code, and State and federal law which pertains to the presented legal issues; analyzes legal issues, related cases; presents and offers legal opinions. Drafts orders; and presents summaries, findings, recommendations and drafts to judge. Observes and takes notes at court proceedings; researches issues that arise in the courtroom; presents summaries to judge. Enters information into department programs and databases; updates database information; creates new spreadsheets/files; and purges old data as appropriate. Prepares folders; maintains files of research, cases, decisions etc. Researches files as requested. Maintains schedules and calendars for assigned judge; makes travel arrangements; schedules meetings and makes related logistical arrangements. Communicates with attorneys, court personnel, and clients to provide and obtain information. Answers Department telephones; greets clients and visitors; provides assistance, requested documents and information; refers callers/visitors to other staff members as appropriate; and takes messages. Assist the Office of Court Administration to ensure statutory and legal compliance with the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council. Provides orientation training and in-services training to the Clayton Judicial Circuit Office of Probation employees and provides training to newly hired law clerks.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Juris doctorate degree; supplemented by four (4) years of experience as a law clerk performing research and or administrative support in a legal environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental condition.
Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Position : 3079
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : SUPERIOR COURT
Grade : GRADE 21
Posting Start : 02/13/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
MINIMUM SALARY: $55,209.81
Salary : $55,210
