Law Clerk/Judicial Clerkship

Snohomish County•Everett, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Honorable Judge Paul W. Thompson is hiring for a law clerk. This role involves significant legal research and analysis, drafting legal memoranda, and reviewing various legal documents and motions. The law clerk will also advise the court on legal issues and provide essential administrative support, including jury supervision, scheduling, screening visitors, and acting as a liaison between the judge and external parties. The position requires a J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and submission of a cover letter, resume, and writing sample at the time of application.

Requirements

J.D. Degree from an accredited law school.
Graduation from a recognized school of law.
Must pass job related tests.
Knowledge of Superior Court procedures.
Knowledge of laws of the State of Washington.
Knowledge of on-line legal research resources.
Ability to exercise good judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to higher authority.
Ability to perform legal research, and analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to maintain required records and prepare clear, concise written reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with jurors, attorneys, associates, other county employees, and the general public.
Ability to effectively and efficiently navigate numerous computer applications and systems.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility by providing on-call law clerk coverage for other members of the bench as the need arises.
Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills including consistently handling multiple matters at any one time.

Responsibilities

Performs basic research on legal issues before court.
Briefs and summarizes files in preparation for sentencing.
Collects trial related data.
Validates authority in legal documents.
Assists in the preparation of written opinions and memorandum decisions.
Receives, reviews and summarizes issues for pre and post trial motions.
Screens persons desiring to see judges (such as attorneys, pro se litigants, and the general public).
Maintains judges' appointment and hearing schedules.
Maintains orderly conduct and security in courtrooms, including the opening and closing of court.
Ensures the courtroom is trial ready with both counsel tables clear, equipment is in working order, and jury deliberation rooms are stocked, cleaned and ready for proceedings.
Keeps all library and research material current including delivery of replacement materials and recycling of outdated material.
Prepares jury instructions.
Supervises jurors during times when not seated in jury box such as providing beverages and services while in the deliberation room, arranges for and may escort to and from meals, and assumes responsibility for sequestration when mandated.
Performs related duties as required.