Job Description
Job Title: Law Clerk for Juvenile Court - Baltimore City Circuit Court
Organization: Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Department: Family Division, Juvenile Court
Experience: None required, but must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Salary: $48,004 per year
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a law clerk to assist the Magistrates of the Family Division, Juvenile Court for the 2024-2025 term. This is a full-time permanent position with benefits, and the annual salary is $48,004. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, but bar admission is not required.
Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analysis using Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and other relevant materials - Prepare memoranda on legal issues and trends - Support Magistrates by organizing necessary documentation for court cases - Review contested materials and motions and summarize them for hearings - Gather and organize materials for diversion dockets, such as the Family Recovery Program - Prepare and submit referrals to various programs and follow up to ensure action is taken - Monitor exceptions and provide feedback to Magistrates - Draft correspondence as requested - Maintain calendar and assist with remote and hybrid proceedings - Communicate and interact with external parties and stakeholders as requested - Maintain confidentiality of juvenile court proceedings - Stay updated on legal knowledge through continuing education and reading legal publications - Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Requirements: - Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school - Strong legal research and writing skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Strong organization and docket/calendar management skills - Familiarity with litigation concepts and writing and documentation - Proficiency in scheduling and tracking compliance
To Apply: - Submit cover letter, resume, unofficial school transcript, writing sample, and list of three references to Ms. Jacqueline Hale at the Human Resources Department of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City - Criminal background check will be conducted as a condition of employment
Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analysis - Prepare memoranda on legal issues and trends - Support Magistrates with necessary documentation for court cases - Review contested materials and motions and summarize for hearings - Gather and organize materials for diversion dockets - Prepare and submit referrals to various programs - Monitor exceptions and provide feedback to Magistrates - Draft correspondence - Maintain calendar and assist with remote and hybrid proceedings - Communicate with external parties and stakeholders - Maintain confidentiality of juvenile court proceedings - Stay updated on legal knowledge - Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Requirements: - Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school - Strong legal research and writing skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Excellent communication and organization skills - Knowledge of litigation concepts and scheduling - Familiarity with writing and documentation
Education and Experience: - Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school - Bar admission not required
Compensation: - Full-time permanent position with benefits - Annual salary of $48,004
Application Process: - Submit cover letter, resume, unofficial school transcript, writing sample, and list of three references to Ms. Jacqueline Hale at the Human Resources Department of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City - Criminal background check will be conducted as a condition of employment
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