Law Clerk - Division 11

Department : Division 11 County or State Funded : County Exempt or Non-exempt : Exempt Paygrade : C-94 Salary : $56,160.00 annually Basic Function and Responsibility :   Perform job duties and responsibilities and provide legal analysis and support to the judge or commissioner to ensure the efficient operation of the division.  Complete legal research and work required in managing the division’s pending motions list and resolving issues that arise during conferences, hearings, and trials.  Monitor and manage the division’s open case inventory as directed and provide whatever administrative support is necessary to meet court time standards for judicial rulings and case dispositions.  Prepare courtroom for use and provide courtroom surveillance during proceedings, manage jury during jury trials and serve in the courtroom as otherwise needed.  Perform general clerical duties relating to the operation of the judicial division and as requested by the judge or commissioner.  Act as judge or commissioner liaison for internal and external contacts with the judicial division.   Appointing Authority and Supervision Received :    The judge or commissioner of the division is the appointing authority and exercises direct supervision over this position. The law clerk may provide supervision and/or instruction at the discretion of the judge or commissioner.   Supervision Exercised :   May share responsibility for direct supervision over law school interns with the judge or commissioner of the division.   Characteristic and Assigned Duties : ( The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.)   Perform legal research and analysis and prepare memoranda and orders pertaining to motions, pleadings, summary judgments, and legal correspondence. Assist and communicate with the judge or commissioner and provide facts and law, legal conclusions, and recommendations to resolve legal issues in pending cases. Check work queues and run statistical reports to determine motions and filings pending in the division. Track time limits for filing of responsive pleadings and determine the ripeness of issues for the judge or commissioner’s ruling. Enforce attorney and party compliance with the state and local court rules by written or oral communication or court rulings as directed by the judge. Ensure the division’s legal publications and materials are up to date. Review relevant training resources and court policies as required. Perform related work as required including but not limited to serving on teams and committees as assigned, cross-training for other jobs as assigned, and working on special projects as assigned. Inform the judge or commissioner of case activity and scheduling concerns. Perform necessary duties in setting hearings, conferences, reviews, meetings, and trials, docketing actions taken by the judge or commissioner in pending cases, and completing work required to…