Law Clerk: Part-Time
Location: Papillion, Nebraska
Description: Sarpy County, NE is currently seeking to employ Law Clerk: Part-Time right now, this vacancy will be situated in Nebraska. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Under the general supervision of the County Attorney or designee, the incumbent accurately performs a variety of skilled clerical and research duties requiring moderate indepe! ndent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research, collect, and analyze laws, judicial decisions, legal articles and other relevant materials to assist in case preparation.
Assist with writing legal memoranda, drafts, opinions, and orders in all types of court matters.
Assist attorney in preparation for court, civil, and legal proceedings.
May conduct arraignments, hearings, trials or parts thereof under the direct supervision of a deputy county attorney with proper law student certification. Peripheral Duties Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required.
Current student at accredited law school; 2L level required.
Two years of related experience preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of the legal system.
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software (e.g. WordPerfec! t, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher).
Working kn! owledge of on-line legal research services (e.g. Westlaw).
Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Considerable research and investigative skills.
Effective planning and organizational skills.
Well-developed communication skills.
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. .
Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions.
Ability to prioritize work duties.
Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors.
Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information
Ability to operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line telephone, computer, typewriter, printer, scanner, copier, and fax
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKI! NG CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, and operate/manipulate equipment (ex: use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls). The employee is occasionally required to walk/move about, stand (i.e. remain upright), and reach. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Required sens! ory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, corr! ectable to normal ranges, include close, distance, and an ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must be able to exert sustained concentration for several hours at a time. Work is performed in an office setting during day-shift hours, however hours may occasionally include evening, weekend, holidays, and call-ins. Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints as well as interruptions. The noise level is typically moderate.
SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:28 GMT
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