Law Clerk

POSITION INFORMATION Job Code: R45010 Full Time Salary Range: $61,540.00 - $89,234.00 FLSA Status: Excluded Mission Statement The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement. Statement of Duties Provides assistance and research to a district court judge in the Colorado Judicial Department. Distinguishing Factors Positions in this classification are distinguished from legal research attorneys due to the concentration on legal services for a district judge and often include courtroom and bailiff duties. Supervision is received from a District Court Judge. The Law Clerk is a classified, non‑certified position that is considered at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Additional Comments Law clerk positions are temporary work assignments with the court for up to one year. This position is responsible for legal work serving both District and County Court matters, including legal research, writing, and other related duties. Work is supervised by a Judicial Officer and is reviewed through conference and written reports. Salary for this position will be established in accordance with the Colorado Judicial System Personnel Rules and the FY26 Compensation Step Plan. Placement within the plan will be determined based on minimum qualifications and relevant experience of the successful candidate. Applicants must submit: a resume; undergraduate and law school transcripts; three letters of recommendation; and a writing sample of unpublished material, preferably unedited by anyone else. Essential Functions Research, study, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to process suits, trials, hearings, appeals, and other litigated matters. Read and digest opinions, briefs, and motions and extract excerpts pertinent to points of law and fact. Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and statements of issues involved in a case, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge. Inspect courtroom for cleanliness, orderliness, proper heat, light, and ventilation; open court by announcing the entrance of the judge. Maintain the order, decorum, and dignity of the court by seating jurors, witnesses, and spectators in specific areas of the courtroom and by ejecting persons disturbing court proceedings. Arrange for food and lodging for jurors, and be responsible for the security of the jury so as to preclude mistrials. Obtain and deliver file jackets, minutes, supplies, forms and related items necessary for use by the judge and staff. Attend meetings and training as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisor Responsibilities No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of two years at an accredited law school. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and arms to perform repetitive motions; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. #J-18808-Ljbffr