The Organization is continuously seeking qualified candidates for the position of Law Clerk throughout the state of Maryland. This is a full-time, at-will position with a salary range of $63,119 to $70,120 for non-bar members and $68,499 for first-year appellate law clerks. The position is exempt and offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, and supplemental retirement plans. The Maryland Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Law Clerk position is an essential role within the Maryland Judiciary, providing legal support to judges in various courts including District, Circuit, Appellate, and Supreme Court. The Law Clerk is responsible for conducting legal research, reviewing motions and court files, drafting memoranda, and providing up-to-date information to the judge. They also attend court proceedings and perform various duties based on the level of the court. This is a challenging and rewarding position for individuals with a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school and prior legal writing experience is preferred.
The Maryland Judiciary values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are also a drug-free workplace and applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and provide up-to-date information to the judge
- Review motions and court files
- Draft memoranda and revise work product
- Attend court proceedings as requested by the judge
- Perform various duties based on the level of the court
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Prior legal writing experience preferred
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and court procedures
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to perform legal research and read and understand law-related materials
- Ability to compose orders and memoranda
- Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required
Salary Information:
- Non-Bar Member: $63,119
- Bar Member in any State: $70,120
- Appellate Law Clerks (1st Year): $68,499
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Supplemental retirement plans
To Apply:
To apply for the Law Clerk position, please visit the Maryland Judiciary's website and submit your application along with writing samples, unofficial or official transcripts, and three references. The organization is continuously seeking qualified candidates and applicants may be contacted for future openings.
The Maryland Judiciary is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require ADA accommodations during the application and/or interview process may request them by emailing or calling 410-260-1732. We are also a drug-free workplace and applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
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