New job Law Clerk in Colorado

Law Clerk

Company : Colorado Judicial Branch
Salary : $4,132 - $5,719 a month
Location : Colorado

Full Description

Judicial Branch Overview

The Colorado Judicial Branch is a premier state government agency focusing on state trial courts and offender probation. Across the many varied career paths within the organization we universally recruit ambitious individuals to become valued public servants and future leaders. We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in making the Judicial Branch the "employer of choice" in Colorado. In addition, our desire is to hire professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, embrace change, and contribute to the bottom line success of their smaller work team and the larger goals of the organization.

In return, you will gain valuable experience with a progressive organization known as one of the top judicial systems in the nation. The Judicial Branch allows employees to work with creativity in a unique culture defined by ethics, where execution, excellence and high performance are rewarded. Career opportunities abound within the organization as the average Judicial employee has tenure of 10+ years of service.
In a recent statewide employee survey an overwhelming majority of our employees ranked “sufficient work/life balance” as the #1 benefit of their job. Additionally, Judicial Branch employees take great pride in serving an organization that provides high-quality services to Colorado residents. Providing a positive work environment and culture with a competitive total rewards compensation package, the Colorado Judicial Branch is the solid career opportunity for which you have been seeking!


General Statement of Duties

Provides assistance and research to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department.



Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of two years at an accredited law school.



Additional Comments

Law clerk positions are one year temporary assignments with district court judges. This position is responsible for legal research, writing, assistance in the courtroom, and other related work while serving as a law clerk to judicial officers presiding over district court criminal matters. Work involves legal research, writing and other related work. Work is supervised by a district court judge and is reviewed through conference and written reports. Preference is given to applicants with an interest in Colorado criminal law. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the online application AND submit a printed application, resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript and references to the 19th Judicial District, PO Box 2038, Greeley, Colorado 80632and received no later than April 30, 2021.


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