Judicial Law Clerk

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Judicial Law Clerk

The candidate performs legal research and related work at the direction of a Superior Court Judge. Performs independent research of issues of law as directed by the judge and develops interpretations of legal questions. Researches and verifies points of law cited by attorneys in memoranda to the judge. Provides input to and discusses pending cases and decisions with the judge. Participates in conferences and discussions between trial attorneys and the judge. Assists in writing and preparing judicial opinions, and decisions and citations. Assists in processing and tracking complex litigation assigned to the court. Maintains the judge's law library and assembles and updates appropriate documents. Assists in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure's manual. May perform other tasks to aid in the administration of the judge's docket and caseload. Prepares the courtroom for the day's cases. Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present. Maintains order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court. Maintains integrity of the jury and insures that no outside person makes any communication while they are deliberating. Escorts jurors and witnesses to and from the courtroom. Tends to all the needs of the jury, answers all non-legal questions and provides all possible assistance. Contacts by telephone all those required in the court session, such as attorneys and witnesses. Calls jurors by telephone to appear for jury duty at the next day's session. Assists in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure's manual. Maintains jury deliberation room in an orderly manner. Graduation from an accredited college of law with a J.D. degree is required.

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Position #: 8092-0619

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Arizona Superior Court in Pima County
110 W. Congress Street 9th floor
Tucson
Arizona
United States 85701-1348
Website : http://www.sc.pima.gov/