Law Jobs in Omaha, NE

Salary : $55,224.00 Annually

Location : Council Bluffs - 51501 - Pottawattamie County, IA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-02268

Agency : 444 Judicial

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag : #LI-DNP

Point of Contact : [email protected]

To Apply : Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you hold a positive, service- oriented attitude, who can solve problem and multitask?

The 4th Judicial Districts Pottawattamie County Clerk of Court has one opening for a Law Clerk 1 with starting date of August 2025.

The starting salary for a Law Clerk 1 with the State of Iowa Judicial Branch is $55,224.00.

Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00A - 4 : 30P

To Apply : Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following :

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public
• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Critical thinking skills
• The ability to lift and move files from off-site storage
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail oriented
• Ability to assist Judges, Attorneys, and Pro Se Litigants

Responsibilities :

Employees in this position perform research and administrative functions for multiple judges. Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and statutes applicable to jurisdiction of the district court. Ability to interact with the public, judges, attorneys, and government officials in a variety of situations and circumstances. Ability to formulate and express ideas on complex technical and legal subjects clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. This is intended to be a twelve month clerkship opportunity beginning in August of 2025. Depending on funding, availability, and performance, this clerkship may be extended up to an additional year. Please include a writing sample with your application, cover letter, and resume.

Under the direct supervision of the District Court Administrator and Chief Judge, candidates will have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This position may occasionally involve travel to other counties in the district.

What's in it for YOU :

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch . Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school is required. High standard of academic excellence and considerable experience in legal research and writing are desirable.

Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLYHave you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

What is your minimum salary requirement?

List any professional licenses you hold :

Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY : Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification?

Required Question