Law Clerk - Snake River Basin Adjudication (SRBA)

Idaho State Supreme Court•Twin Falls, ID

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The SRBA Law Clerk conducts in-depth legal research and analysis and drafts critical documents with a focus on Idaho water rights and Idaho water law. Assists with all aspects of carrying out judicial duties including extensive legal research and writing, taking notes in open court, calendaring, briefing, Presiding Judge and preparing files for hearing. This position reports to Administrative District Judge Wildman or designee.

Requirements

Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active member of the Idaho State Bar. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Idaho State Bar, or are inactive, must become an active member
One to three years of experience as a law clerk or other legal experience after earning a law degree
Must have completed water law course or have a background in water law
Knowledge of the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure, Idaho Court Rules, Idaho Appellate Rules, Idaho Rules of Evidence, and Idaho Water Law
Knowledge of legal principles and their application
Knowledge of judicial systems, including court processes, jurisdiction, administration, rules and procedures
Skill in conducting legal research and analysis
Skill in statutory interpretation
Skill in synthesizing multiple feedback streams into a final product
Ability to express ideas and communicate suggestions and recommendations clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
Ability to establish effective cooperative working relationships with judges, court staff, and others
Ability to analyze complex issues and data and develop feasible solutions
Ability to work independently with very little direction and prioritize and manage time well
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, policies, and regulations pertaining to the courts

Nice To Haves

preference may be given to candidates with prior experience with precise legal writing (statutes, rules, and policies)
Classes in public lands law, administrative law or related areas preferred
Knowledge of the Idaho judicial system preferred