Part Time Law Clerk - Public Defender Office

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED (Must be a Law student) - THREE POSITIONS

Position Title: Part Time - Law Clerk

Department: Public Defender Office

Salary: $16

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible for vacation and sick time

Vacation Eligibility after 6 months of employment (36 hours up to 3 years)

Sick hours available after 90 days of employment (10 hours up to 3 years)

Twelve Holidays a year Employee Birthday (Thirteen total)

Job Summary:

Working in the Public Defender Office duties include:

• Prepare legal briefs and motions
• Assist clients with the arraignment process by reviewing their financial information and rights
• Process discovery into our online database
• Help with trial preparation and case investigation

Must be a rising 2nd year law student interested in a career in criminal law. Rule XV certified or eligible students preferred, but all are welcome to apply.

Job Description:

PT Law Clerk

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?ReturnUrl=/Sys/Sso/Dashboard/JobApplication/Apply?jobID=4211&BackURL=/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/4211/25 or call 479-444-1700.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.