Law Clerk - County Attorney

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

17h • $22 - $30

About The Position

As a part-time Law Clerk you will perform paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys by conducting in-depth legal research and report documentation. This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• First, second, or third-year law student in or a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Researches appeals and prepares drafts of preliminary briefs or arguments based on statutory law or decisions
• Conducts legal research through the use of computerized legal research systems such as Lexis and Westlaw, or statutes, U.S. Constitution, legal periodicals, law reviews, digests, legal encyclopedias, codes, regional and federal reporters, slip opinions and various case law
• Updates or shepardizes case law to distinguish and analogize the case to the fact situation at hand
• Identifies applicable statutes or rules that are in force and effect for the particular matter
• Researches points and rules of law and prepares written reports summarizing research
• Performs research and studies legal records and comments to obtain data applicable to the case under consideration
• Drafts motions, responses and legal memoranda
• Interviews victims and witnesses
• Serves copies of pleadings on opposing counsel and delivers documents to various county offices
• Conducts routine investigations on less serious charges for background and basic information
• Confers with attorneys regarding legal issues
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties
• May supervise, train, and assign and review the work of other law clerks
• Maintains electronic and paper files as necessary.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees