Staff Attorney - Judge Hancock

Twin Falls County•Twin Falls, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Honorable R. William Hancock, District Judge of the 5th Judicial District in Twin Falls County, Idaho, seeks a judicial law clerk to work on civil and criminal cases filed in the District Court. The position starts immediately and continues until August 2027, with a possible extension if both the judge and clerk agree. The law clerk researches legal issues, analyzes and applies the law to case facts, drafts legal documents, and assists with courtroom proceedings and other projects assigned by the judge. The role requires strong writing, communication, organization, time management, judgment, discretion, confidentiality, initiative, and the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines. Westlaw proficiency and word-processing ability are essential. The employee works in an office setting with a usually moderate noise level. The position requires passing a relevant background investigation and remaining in good standing throughout employment. Applicants must submit the online application and required materials, including a letter of interest, detailed resume, law school transcript, recent unedited writing sample, and three references.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
Essential Westlaw legal research proficiency and word-processing ability.
Ability to research and identify essential information, analyze and apply law to facts, and prepare legal documents.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
Ability to operate computers and office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar programs.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently with general guidance, and exercise initiative.
Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, integrity, and discretion.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
Ability to perform varied duties accurately and quickly under time-sensitive deadlines and changing priorities.
Must successfully pass a background investigation relevant to the position and remain in good standing for the duration of County employment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally or frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and infrequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Law review, moot court, or comparable legal employment experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the judge in applying the law to cases and motions before the court.
Research legal issues and identify information pertinent to cases or judicial requests.
Draft memoranda, opinions, jury instructions, orders, judgments, and other legal documents.
Assist in courtroom proceedings and troubleshoot courtroom technical difficulties.
Respond courteously and promptly to questions and comments from judges, court employees, commissioners, elected officials, County employees, and citizens.
Meet deadlines and set project priorities.
Communicate and coordinate with coworkers to support effective and efficient interdepartmental operations.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all cases.
Assist other departments and County employees as needed or requested.
Perform duties in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.