Law Clerk

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R45010
Full Time Salary Range: $61,540.00 - $89,234.00

FLSA Status: Excluded

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This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties:
Provides assistance and research to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department.

Distinguishing Factors:
Positions in this classification are distinguished from legal research attorneys due to the concentration on legal services for a district judge and often includes courtroom and bailiff duties. Supervision is received from a District Court Judge. The Law Clerk is a classified, non-certified position that is considered at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The 8th Judicial District Trial Courts intends to hire multiple Law Clerks from this job posting. This posting will establish a talent pool for our 2025-2026 Law Clerk vacancies and applications will be reviewed on a regular basis.

In order to be considered for a Law Clerk position, applicants must complete the online application in full, including submitting both a resume and a cover letter. In addition to the formal application, applicants are required to submit a writing sample. Please highlight all relevant experience you wish to have considered during the selection process.

Formal job offers will only be extended after budget approval and the selected candidate successfully passing a criminal history check. Anticipated start date is currently August 1, 2025, but date may change depending on timing and availability of vacant positions.

Salary offers will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, budget availability, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Offers will align with the Colorado Judicial Department's compensation step plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of two years at an accredited law school.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and arms to perform repetitive motions; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.