Job description
- Duties shall be as assigned at the discretion of the Circuit Court Judge of Newaygo County Trial Court and shall be those typically expected of a lawyer, law clerk and/or professional employee of the Court.
- Duties shall include, but are not limited to:
- Legal research, memorandum and draft-opinion writing, pre-hearing file analysis, law librarian service and any such administrative responsibilities as are assigned to him/her by the Newaygo County Trial Court Judges.
- The Law Clerk will always act in a manner consistent with the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior.
- The Law Clerk will conduct himself/herself in a lawful and consistent way adhering to laws, rules, regulations and policies and/or procedures governing employment and workplace activity.
- Whether at work or outside of work, shall conduct himself/herself so as to enhance, and not undermine, the reputation of the Newaygo County Trial Court, the County we served and the administration of justice.
- The Law Clerk shall sign and abide by the Model Code of Conduct for Michigan Trial Court Employees and other policies, procedures and/or rules currently governing Newaygo County Trial Court employees or as may be promulgated from time to time.
- Required to be a law school graduate.
- Taken or passed the Michigan State Bar examination at the start of employment.
- Any Michigan State Bar dues required to be paid by him/her to maintain State Bar Membership shall be reimbursed to the Law Clerk on a prorated basis for the actual period working as Law Clerk pursuant to this agreement.
- Subject to the hiring process of the Newaygo County Trial Courts and shall fully participate with any background checks necessary to properly assess the Law Clerkâs appropriateness for the position.
Must submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three (3) professional references.
Typical contract runs October 1 - September 30.
Benefits include Vacation and Holiday Pay.
This position is open until filled.
Minimum benefits offered, which are also based on hours worked.
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