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Company Name : Colorado Judicial Branch
Location : Greeley, CO
Position : Law Clerk

Job Description : Law Clerk

JOB CODE

JD00999

LOCATION

Greeley / Weld County

DEPARTMENT

Combined Court

SALARY RANGE

POSTED

11-Mar-2022

CLOSES

28-Mar-2022

POSITION NUMBER

62672

FTE LEVEL

1.0

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R45010 Full Time Salary Range: $4,132.00 – $5,719.00
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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

At the Colorado Judicial Department our mission is to provide a fair and impartial system of justice that:

Protects constitutional and statutory rights and liberties
Assures equal access
Provides fair, timely and constructive resolution of cases
Enhances public safety
Supervises offenders
Facilitates victim and community reparation

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

Law clerk positions are one year temporary assignments with district court judges. Responsibilities of this position involve legal research, writing and other related duties serving as a law clerk to the judicial officers that preside over district court criminal matters. Work is supervised by a district court judge or magistrate and is reviewed through conference and written reports. Preference is given applicants with an interest in Colorado criminal law.
Please attach a resume and cover letter that specifically outlines how your education, qualifications and skills are directly related to the position. We also request a copy of your most recent transcript, a writing sample and letters of recommendation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Researches, studies, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to process suits, trials, hearings, appeals, and other litigated matters.

Reads and digests opinions, briefs, and motions and extracts excerpts pertinent to points of law and fact.

Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved in a case, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.

Inspects courtroom for cleanliness, orderliness, proper heat, light, and ventilation; opens court by announcing the entrance of the judge.

Maintains the order, decorum, and dignity of the court by seating jurors, witnesses, and spectators in specific areas of the courtroom and by ejecting persons disturbing court proceedings.

Arranges for food and lodging for jurors, and is responsible for the security of the jury so as to preclude mistrials.

Obtains and delivers file jackets, minutes, supplies, forms and related items necessary for use by the judge and the staff.

Attends meetings and training as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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