Law Clerk-State Court

This position is responsible for providing legal support for judges, to include conducting legal research, reviewing case documentation, attending trials/hearings to assist judges, and processing legal documentation.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.

• Performs legal research to identify current law and changes in law, to locate case authorities or other law, to identify precedents, or to locate other information; conducts research of law library, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.
• Reviews documentation received from attorneys; verifies appropriateness of submitted documentation for signature by judges.
• Drafts memos to judges detailing status of cases; recommends disposition of cases to judges.
• Attends court hearings and trials to assist judges; records extensive notes during court hearings; edits/prepares jury charges for trial.
• Files legal documents with court clerk.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, legal orders, legal documents, court orders, jury charges, or other documents.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, case management, legal research, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends bar meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

The minimum qualification for part time Law Clerk must be enrolled in or has completed law school.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of Georgia law and procedure.

• Knowledge of Judicial Code of Ethics necessary.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in interpreting complex data to find solutions to unusual and difficult legal problems and questions.

• Skill in legal research, use of Word, and use of Excel.

Salary : $15 - $20