Law Clerk

Hanover County Government•Hanover, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO APPOINTMENTS – APPLICANT MUST HAVE A LAW DEGREE OR OBTAINING A LAW DEGREE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT - PLEASE REVIEW INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS. If you're earning your law degree now or have recently graduated, this role is your gateway to influential, meaningful work in public service and the legal profession. The Hanover County Circuit Court is seeking two exceptional Law Clerks to support our Judges in delivering fair, timely, and well-reasoned decisions. This limited-term appointment offers an unparalleled opportunity to apply your legal training in real time conducting skilled research, analyzing complex issues, observing court proceedings, and contributing directly to the judicial process. General Description: This is a paraprofessional position. The incumbent performs highly confidential, complex tasks assisting the Circuit Court Judges by providing a variety of legal services, skilled research and evaluation duties.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited school of law.
Must have a Law Degree or be obtaining a Law Degree prior to employment.
Requires knowledge of laws/regulations/procedures that govern the operation of the Circuit Court.
Must understand the methods of legal research and its sources and materials.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of substantive and procedural law, required.
Must have the ability to research legal information fully and accurately to meet mandated timeframes.
Must be able to analyze and organize complex legal and technical issues so as to make appropriate recommendations or to provide complete reports.
Requires excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Reviews/prepares research memoranda concerning support, custody, visitation, equitable distribution and injunctions in domestic cases.
Reviews and evaluates compliance with statutory and court procedure in divorce actions.
Reads and evaluates depositions.
Contacts attorneys regarding procedural irregularities and substantive deficiencies in depositions.
Evaluates/discusses the priority of pendemte lite orders, final decrees, garnishments and payroll deductions orders.
Reviews Commissioner reports.
Evaluates/prepares briefs and researches memoranda concerning motions, petitions and pre-trial documents.
Observes oral arguments and trial presentations.
Briefs and formulates issues judges.
Reviews habeas corpus petitions.
Performs bench research on issues arising in the course of court hearings, including questions as to evidence admissibility, case law and sentencing.
Performs related work as assigned.