The North Dakota Court System has announced an opening for a law clerk position within the Northwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers in Williston. The position offers an annual salary of $80,556 and can be fulfilled either on-site or remotely.
Applicants interested in this full-time role are required to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of their law school transcript. The court system highlights its comprehensive benefits package, which includes employer-paid family health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
This role is described as an opportunity for those who wish to support a judge by conducting extensive legal research and analysis. It also provides a pathway to becoming a Staff Attorney-District Court, which requires two years of experience and a license to practice law in North Dakota.
The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, enjoy research and writing tasks, have an eye for detail, and demonstrate sound judgment. Additionally, candidates must hold a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school with some experience in legal research and writing. Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) or comparable certification is also necessary.
Responsibilities include providing legal assistance to judges by conducting research, preparing draft opinions and case summaries, making verbatim records of court proceedings when assigned recording duties, among other courtroom duties.
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