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Twin Falls County
Law Clerk
SALARY \$32.37 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID
JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202400039
DEPARTMENT District Court OPENING DATE 04/25/2024
CLOSING DATE 6/28/2024 10:00 PM Mountain
Position Information
Apply ONLINE atwww.twinfallscounty.org
All applicants must fill out the online application. The application is
required for consideration.
Law Clerk position is for a term of one or two years.
Attach to online application, or mail to Twin Falls County Human
Resources:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcript and Class Rank
4. Writing Sample
5. References (3)
6. Letters of Recommendation (optional)
Address on cover letter:
Honorable R. William Hancock, Fifth Judicial District
P.O. Box 126
Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126
Salutation:
HonorableR. William Hancock
Job Description
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Researches legal data for brief or argument based on statutory law or
decisions; searches for and studies legal records and
documents to obtain data applicable to case under consideration or per
judges request; prepares rough drafts of opinions
and orders; prepares judgments of conviction; and prepares dispositions;
keeps accurate and complete document files and
correspondence of cases. Law clerks must have a basic understanding of
the law and how it applies to courts and
procedural rules. Work is performed in an office and courtroom setting.
Duties / Responsibilities
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative only and may vary by
assignment)
Assists the judge in applying the law to cases and motions before the
court;
Performs research of legal issues;
Drafts memos, opinions, jury instructions and orders for the judge;
Helps troubleshoot technical difficulties in the courtroom;
Responds to judges\', court employees\', Commissioners\', elected
officials\', other County employees\' and citizens\'
questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
Meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to
maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of
interdepartmental operations and activities;
Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;
Assists other department and County employees as needed or requested;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County
policies, procedures, and safety practices.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual
to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be
successful in the position.
Skill and Ability to:
Research and identify essential information pertinent to a case or a
judge\'s request;
Analyzing and applying the law to specific facts;
Prepare legal documents;
Speak clearly and communicate accurate information to others;
Use English to communicate effectively with others;
Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft
Word, Excel, Power Point, or similar office
software to create documents and other materials, maintain information,
and generate reports;
Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through
oral, written, and interpersonal communication
channels;
Follow verbal and written instructions;
Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and
supervision;
Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions and
problem-solving skills to respond to customer
service needs in accordance with laws, ordi nances, regulations and
established policies;
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
Maintain confidentiality;
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and
speed under the pressure of time-sensitive
deadlines;
Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks
and solving problems;
Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures
with regard for personal safety and that of
other employees and the public.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university;
Previous experience in courts is preferred;
Must successfully pass background investigation relevant to the position
and remain in good standing for the
duration of employment with the County.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essenti