The North Dakota Supreme Court is seeking applicants for a law clerk position, offering an annual salary of $80,256. The role is based in Bismarck, ND, and is a full-time regular appointment with applications open until July 11, 2025.
Applicants must be second-year law students who will have completed their legal education before the clerkship begins on August 1, 2026. They are required to submit several documents as part of their application process. These include "a letter of application addressed to: The Honorable Daniel J. Crothers," an autobiographical sketch, a curriculum vitae, undergraduate and law school transcripts, LSAT score report, three letters of recommendation with at least one from faculty members emailed directly to hr@ndcourts.gov if necessary, a writing sample edited only by the applicant themselves, and three references.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are expected to take a bar examination before starting the clerkship. A criminal background check will also be conducted.
The responsibilities of the law clerk involve providing assistance to justices through legal research and preparing case summaries and memoranda. Tasks include conducting legal research on statutes and precedents relevant to cases, analyzing legal issues and arguments presented in court documents, drafting proposed opinions as directed by justices, attending hearings or trials when needed for research purposes, and performing other duties as assigned.
To qualify for this position, candidates need a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school along with experience in legal research and writing. Essential skills include proficiency in using legal research resources such as Westlaw or LawDesk software.
For further details about this job opportunity at the North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Chambers located at Judicial Wing on East Boulevard Avenue in Bismarck ND visit [this link](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/4654144/law-clerk-supreme-court?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs).