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Judicial Law Clerk II

Pima County, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Qualified applications received will be placed on an applicant register for up to 3 months. Applications are reviewed as needed and candidates will be notified by phone or email if they are being considered for an interview. The application will expire after 3 months. Job Description Summary

Qualified applications received will be placed on an applicant register for up to 3 months. Applications are reviewed as needed and candidates will be notified by phone or email if they are being considered for an interview. The application will expire after 3 months.

Incumbents perform legal research and related work at the direction of a Superior Court Judge.

This is generally a one-year assignment for gaining practical legal experience.

Job Description

Hiring Rate: $24.78 Hourly

Essential Functions

Performs independent research of issues of law as directed by the judge and develops interpretations of legal questions. Researches and verifies points of law cited by attorneys in memoranda to the judge. Provides input to and discusses pending cases and decisions with the judge. Participates in conferences and discussions between trial attorneys and the judge. Assists in writing and preparing judicial opinions, and decisions and citations. Assists in processing and tracking complex litigation assigned to the court. Maintains the judge's law library and assembles and updates appropriate documents. Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure’s manual. May perform other tasks to aid in the administration of the judge's docket and caseload.

Courtroom (Bailiff) Duties

Prepares the courtroom for the day's cases. Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present. Maintains order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court. Maintains integrity of the jury and insures that no outside person makes any communication while they are deliberating. Escorts jurors and witnesses to and from the courtroom. Tends to all the needs of the jury, answers all non-legal questions and provides all possible assistance. Contacts by telephone all those required in the court session, such as attorneys and witnesses. Calls jurors by telephone to appear for jury duty at the next day's session. Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure’s manual. Maintain jury deliberation room in an orderly manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college of law with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

Incumbents must maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.

Physical/Sensory Items

Typically performs duties in an office environment, library, and courtroom. Must be able to lift materials and/or equipment up to 20 lbs. or less.

Benefits

We offer exceptional benefits:

Retirement Plan Vacation, holidays, and sick leave 100% paid parental leave Employer-paid Short -term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Health Wellness discount program Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.

The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits

require contributions

by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer.

Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings .

Pima County Benefits

Retirement Plan Participation Is Mandatory For All Eligible Employees To Include a Mandatory Pre-tax Pay Deduction. Current Rates Can Be Viewed Here

ASRS Contribution Rates

Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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