Law Clerk (2027) - Court of Appeals/Carson City and Las Vegas

STATE OF NEVADA-JUDICIAL BRANCH • Carson City, NV

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About The Position

The Judges of the Nevada Court of Appeals are currently accepting applications for law clerkships starting in Summer/Fall of 2027.

As
a
law
clerk,
you'll
work
directly
with
a
Judge
assisting
in
processing
appeals
and
writ
petitions.
Your tasks
will
include
legal
research,
drafting
bench
memos,
preparing
orders
and
opinions,
and
reviewing and editing documents.

Clerkships are available for one year. The Nevada Court of Appeals is primarily based in Las Vegas but clerkships are available in both Carson City (for Judge Gibbons) and Las Vegas (for Chief Judge Bulla and Judge Westbrook).

Please
note
that the
Court
of
Appeals
is
a
fast-paced working
environment.
Law
clerks
are
expected to complete all assignments in a timely manner, which may require evening, weekend, and holiday work, as well as periodic out-of-town travel.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and judicial mentorship at the appellate level of Nevada's judiciary. Law clerks will hone their writing skills and learn best practices for oral and written advocacy, including how to make a record and preserve arguments for appeal.

Requirements

• Must have graduated with a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school by the start of the clerkship, preferably in the top 20%.
• Law clerks must possess exceptional legal research and writing abilities, must be flexible, and must be motivated to work independently to produce high quality work in a fast-paced appellate environment.

Nice To Haves

• Law review or other journal experience is desirable as are moot court and judicial externships or prior judicial clerkships.

Responsibilities

• Review cases assigned to your Judge’s chambers (1-2 per month)
• Conduct all necessary legal research in a thorough and meticulous manner
• Prepare concise, well-organized bench memos and orders within 30 days of assignment
• Handle original writ petitions and petitions for rehearing
• Edit own work product
• Review decisions from other courts that may be applicable to pending Nevada cases
• Carefully proofread orders and opinions
• Attend oral arguments

Benefits

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs for employees and dependents/family are offered.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Positions are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Activities: we encourage you to enjoy the fun activities offered in Nevada as well as participate in many available bar activities while building the foundation for your future legal career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree