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Senior Law Clerk
Concord, NH
Job Description
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #24-84
Location Position Available Salary Range Closing Date
Supreme Court
Concord, NH
Senior Law Clerk $76,655.80 - $112,827
Labor Grade: 46
Open until filled
_____
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION ABOVE
Step 1: * Print application from the HR Job Postings page on the website
https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf
(Applications are required. Resumes may be submitted to supplement the
Application, and should be sent in the same fashion as described in step 2.)
Step 2: * e-mail application to: applications@courts.state.nh.us
* or fax application to: (603) 513-5454
* or mail application to: Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Department
One Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, NH 03301
(At any time we may have more than one position vacant in the court system.
Your application may not be considered if you fail to note a specific position on your application.)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Professional law clerk position responsible for assisting Supreme Court justices with research,
reading of transcripts and briefs, and drafting memoranda on specific points of law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those specifically presented in this description.
* Prepares draft opinions, memoranda of law and prepares special studies on legal questions and
interpretation requiring considerable study and research.
* Reads transcripts and briefs, checks authorities and citations, and drafts memoranda on specific
points.
* Assists his or her assigned justice in research, writing and other activities in the preparation of
court decisions. A Senior Law Clerk may assist other justices as reasonably necessary.
* Reviews and prepares reports on opinions from other states, law journals, texts and other material
for the purpose of relieving the judge of some research.
* Provides guidance to law clerks and interns on legal writing skills and professional responsibilities.
* Leads by example and acts as a mentor to new law clerks.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
* Edits written work of other law clerks as requested.
* Other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
* Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
* At least five (5) years of related work experience as a law clerk or practicing attorney.
* Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required
skills, knowledge and abilities.
Licenses or Certifications
* Admitted to practice law in the State of New Hampshire.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledgeable in:
* Legal terminology and court procedures.
* State of New Hampshire's Statutes, rules and administrative orders, policies and procedures,
applicable Federal rules and requirements.
* The statutory and constitutional laws of New Hampshire.
* Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
* Appellate procedure in New Hampshire and other jurisdictions.
* State and federal constitutional law.
Skilled in:
* Organization and time management.
* Legal research, writing, and analysis.
Ability to:
* Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
* Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
* Express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
* Follow oral and written instructions.
* Research and prepare legal memoranda.
* Establish and maintain effective working relations with judges, clerks, and other members of the
court staff.
* Recognize and maintain the confidential relationship required of law clerks.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #24-84
Location Position Available Salary Range Closing Date
Supreme Court
Concord, NH
Senior Law Clerk $76,655.80 - $112,827
Labor Grade: 46
Open until filled
_____
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE POSITION ABOVE
Step 1: * Print application from the HR Job Postings page on the website
https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf
(Applications are required. Resumes may be submitted to supplement the
Application, and should be sent in the same fashion as described in step 2.)
Step 2: * e-mail application to: applications@courts.state.nh.us
* or fax application to: (603) 513-5454
* or mail application to: Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Department
One Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, NH 03301
(At any time we may have more than one position vacant in the court system.
Your application may not be considered if you fail to note a specific position on your application.)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Professional law clerk position responsible for assisting Supreme Court justices with research,
reading of transcripts and briefs, and drafting memoranda on specific points of law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those specifically presented in this description.
* Prepares draft opinions, memoranda of law and prepares special studies on legal questions and
interpretation requiring considerable study and research.
* Reads transcripts and briefs, checks authorities and citations, and drafts memoranda on specific
points.
* Assists his or her assigned justice in research, writing and other activities in the preparation of
court decisions. A Senior Law Clerk may assist other justices as reasonably necessary.
* Reviews and prepares reports on opinions from other states, law journals, texts and other material
for the purpose of relieving the judge of some research.
* Provides guidance to law clerks and interns on legal writing skills and professional responsibilities.
* Leads by example and acts as a mentor to new law clerks.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
* Edits written work of other law clerks as requested.
* Other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
* Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
* At least five (5) years of related work experience as a law clerk or practicing attorney.
* Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required
skills, knowledge and abilities.
Licenses or Certifications
* Admitted to practice law in the State of New Hampshire.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledgeable in:
* Legal terminology and court procedures.
* State of New Hampshire's Statutes, rules and administrative orders, policies and procedures,
applicable Federal rules and requirements.
* The statutory and constitutional laws of New Hampshire.
* Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
* Appellate procedure in New Hampshire and other jurisdictions.
* State and federal constitutional law.
Skilled in:
* Organization and time management.
* Legal research, writing, and analysis.
Ability to:
* Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
* Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
* Express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
* Follow oral and written instructions.
* Research and prepare legal memoranda.
* Establish and maintain effective working relations with judges, clerks, and other members of the
court staff.
* Recognize and maintain the confidential relationship required of law clerks.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$76,655.80-$112,827
Required Experience
5 years
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