Law Clerk Carbon County

## Law Clerk Carbon CountyApply: Jim Thorpe, PA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100374This position is a professional-level role that supports Judge Steven R. Serfass and other Judges of the Carbon County Court System by performing legal research, drafting opinions, memoranda, and correspondence, and providing assistance with a variety of other legal responsibilities.**Job Duties** * **Write opinions, orders, and legal memorandums for the Court.*** **Review pre-trial memoranda, petitions, motions and** **other case matters on pertinent issues and applicable laws.*** **Review divorce matters and supporting documentation** **and adoption petitions.*** **Assist Judge with legal correspondence.*** **Interact with internal departments frequently** **responding to their inquiries.*** **Interpret new legal rulings and procedures.*** **Review and assemble appropriate jury** **instructions for trial.*** **Answer telephone and respond to routine inquiries from public and attorneys.*** **Attend court** **hearings and trials and take notes.*** **Research, interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities.** **Minimum Requirements*** **Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school required.*** **Admission to the** **Pennsylvania Bar preferred, but not required upon hiring; will consider applicants who are awaiting or have only** **taken the Bar Exam.*** **Good written communication, research and computer skills necessary.****Salary information*** **$46,482 - $48,830** #J-18808-Ljbffr