What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Externship Law Clerk position at Montgomery Co?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position provides support to the In-House General Counsel in handling legal issues to include policy, employment and operations, special education, civil rights, subpoena requests, records requests, and contract review; conducts legal research, prepares and maintains records and correspondences, prepares legal documents, memo drafting, filing legal documents; and assists with responding to legal questions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the General Counsel in gathering information, materials, documents, reports and evidence from various departments in response to employee and student actions and in preparation for legal proceedings.
- Prepares materials for meetings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal proceedings, presentations, and trainings.
- Performs legal research to provide preliminary analysis of information requested, and draft legal memoranda.
- Answers and returns phone calls and checks voicemails.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Rising/ current second- or third-year law student.
- Ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
- Advanced working knowledge of legal research principles, methods, techniques, and resources.
- Proficiency in the use of legal research resources to include Westlaw.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports.
- Must have excellent organization and communication skills.
- Knowledge of judicial system and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with a focus on meeting tight deadlines and managing quick turnaround times.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform the following clerical/secretarial skills/tasks
o Calculator/10 Key
o Copy Machine
o Data Entry
o Filing
o Receptionist
o Transcription
o Fax
o Typing
*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE. *
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed Application
- Resume (uploaded to application)
- Submit a writing sample of no more than 5 pages (email to ericka.powell@mps.k12.al.us)
*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.
