Judicial Law Clerk



Job Details

Judicial Law Clerk
Employer

Arizona Superior Court in Pima County

Salary

$35,221.00 Annually

Location

AZ, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

8092

Department

Judicial Divisions - SC OR Juvenile Court

Opening Date

01/05/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose of the Position

Incumbents perform legal research and related work at the direction of a Superior Court Judge.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative only)

  • Performs independent research of issues of law as directed by the judge and develops interpretations of legal questions.
  • Researches and verifies points of law cited by attorneys in memoranda to the judge.
  • Provides input to and discusses pending cases and decisions with the judge.
  • Participates in conferences and discussions between trial attorneys and the judge.
  • Assists in writing and preparing judicial opinions, and decisions and citations.
  • Assists in processing and tracking complex litigation assigned to the court.
  • Maintains the judge's law library and assembles and updates appropriate documents.
  • Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure's manual.
  • May perform other tasks to aid in the administration of the judge's docket and caseload.
 
 Courtroom (Bailiff) Duties:
  • Prepares the courtroom for the day's cases.
  • Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present.
  • Maintains order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court.
  • Maintains integrity of the jury and insures that no outside person makes any communication while they are deliberating.
  • Escorts jurors and witnesses to and from the courtroom.
  • Tends to all the needs of the jury, answers all non-legal questions and provides all possible assistance.
  • Contacts by telephone all those required in the court session, such as attorneys and witnesses.
  • Calls jurors by telephone to appear for jury duty at the next day's session.
  • Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure's manual.
  • Maintain jury deliberation room in an orderly manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college of law with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  

Incumbents must maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:  
Typically performs duties in an office environment, library, and courtroom. Must be able to lift materials and/or equipment up to 20 lbs. or less.

 The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County.  We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave.   Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer.  Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings.
Pima County Benefits

Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees to include a mandatory pre-tax pay deduction.  July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018,   the deduction for Retirement Pension & Health Insurance Benefit is 11.34% and Long Term Disability Income Plan 0.16% to constitute a total of 11.50% deduction.    

Please see the link below for information on the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and  CURRENT EXACT DEDUCTION.
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
 

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Have you graduated from an accredited college of law with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree? You can be considered for future openings if you are expected to graduate soon. Please answer question No. 2 and identity when you are expected to graduate.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Expected to graduate soon
02
If you haven't graduated from an accredited college of law with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; please indicate below when you are expected to graduate. (Mark N/A if you have graduated). In addition, if you have a law degree different from JD, please indicate below.

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Employer
Arizona Superior Court in Pima County
Address
110 W. Congress, 9th floor

Tucson, Arizona, 85701
Phone
(520) 724-3837

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