Law Clerk I

State of Montana•Missoula, MT

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About The Position

This is professional legal work performed for the Honorable Judge John Larson in the 4th Judicial District in Missoula, MT. Work involves the performance of professional legal research and other related clerical/administrative work in the preparation of memoranda, opinions, or orders for a judge concerning the cases before him/her. Work is performed under general supervision of a judge and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.

Requirements

A Juris Doctorate is required.
Excellent writing skills
Legal research experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews, studies, research, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, draft opinions and orders including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.
Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
Confers with judge concerning legal questions, legal theories, construction of documents, and preparation of orders.
Attends court sessions to hear testimony and record necessary case information; maintains records attendant to court proceedings; assists judge in the selection and preparation of jury instructions.
May perform courtroom duties including observing court and presiding over proceedings as a special master or referee under the district court judge’s supervision.
May assist with preparation of training materials.

Benefits

Work/life balance
Family friendly policies
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

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