WJB-0619-Law Clerk-Campbell County District Court-Gillette

WJB-0619-Law Clerk-Campbell County District Court-Gillette

General Description

The Sixth Judicial District Court, Campbell County, Wyoming, seeks to hire a Law Clerk to the Honorable James Michael Causey. This position involves professional legal research and related work to support a judge in a general jurisdiction court. This position prepares memoranda, opinions, jury instructions, or orders for a judge and supports the judge in the court's decision-making process by ensuring the judge has the information needed to make fair decisions based on the facts presented in each case. The District Court presides over felony criminal cases, large civil cases, domestic relations, mental health, juvenile, and probate matters, and also hears appeals from lower court decisions. The Court is in Gillette, Wyoming.

Human Resources Contact : 307-777-7648 Adam Arreygue, aarreygue@courts.state.wy.us

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

• Review, search, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Extensive legal research of the law for issues arising during hearings and trials.
• Research and construct legal memoranda, statements of issues involved, opinions, and judgments for review by the judge.
• Observe judicial proceedings. Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments, record necessary case information, and maintain notes attendant to court proceedings.
• Prepare jury instructions and verdict forms. Assist with trial questions from counsel. Ensure the courtroom is ready for trial. Ensure computer equipment is functioning properly.
• Track the docket including new and pending appeals.
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confer with the judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents, factual issues, and orders.
• Attend conferences with litigants, attorneys, and the judge. May conduct scheduling conferences for civil matters.
• Act as a liaison between the District Court and attorneys, the public, the clerk's office, the University of Wyoming Law School, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as necessary, assigned, and / or directed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES : Preference may be given to applicants with work experience as a law clerk or practicing attorney.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education : Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Demands

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How To Apply

Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, a summary or outline of qualifications and experience, and one legal writing sample (not exceeding ten pages) to the following address or email :

Recruiter, Wyoming Supreme Court, 2301 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002

OR

Email : recruiter@courts.state.wy.us

Veterans

If you are a U.S. Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who receives survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference you must complete the Veteran's Preference section of the Wyoming Judicial Branch At-Will Employment Application and attach Form DD214.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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