Law Clerk

at  Juvenile Court Department

THESE ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A POSITION OF LAW CLERK:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or eligibility to sit for the Massachusetts bar exam, as of the start of the clerkship.
Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
Excellent legal research and analytical skills, using both online and book resources.
High professional and ethical standards.
Access to a reliable car and the willingness and ability to travel to courthouses as assigned.
Experience and knowledge in the use of personal computers, including word processing programs such as Microsoft Word and legal research services such as Lexis or Westlaw.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Employment with the Trial Court is contingent upon passage of a criminal record check.
Official Title: Law Clerk
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Juvenile Crt Dept Admin Office
Job: Legal Services
Agency: Juvenile Court Department
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Feb 29, 2024, 8:38:09 AM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 73,722.23 - 73,722.23 Yearly
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Assists judges in matters before the court by:
Discussing legal issues with judges;
Performing careful and accurate legal research and analysis, using both online and book resources;
Clearly and concisely conveying results of research and analysis to judges, orally and in writing;
Preparing well-written and error-free legal research memoranda, and drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, rationales, judgments and memoranda of decision;
Completing assignments in a timely manner and within deadlines established by judges;
Performing additional legal research and analysis and further review and revision of written work products as appropriate;
and Attending hearings, portions of trials, and other courtroom proceedings, as needed.
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