Law Clerk 3 (SCA 111110)

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Law Clerk 3 (SCA 111110)

Salary

$62,400.00 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-03107

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

03/12/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Hanna Geisinger, Hanna.Geisinger@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and either a reference list (at least 2 references listed) or letters of recommendation (at least 2 letters of recommendation). The application materials should be in .pdf format.

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Job Description

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and either a reference list (at least 2 references listed) or letters of recommendation (at least 2 letters of recommendation). The application materials should be in .pdf format.

Summary:

Justice Christopher McDonald of the Iowa Supreme Court is accepting clerkship applications for the 2025-26 term, commencing August 2025. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials (top 20% required) and outstanding writing and research skills.

Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2024. Select applicants will be contacted after the closing date to schedule an interview.

Responsibilities:

The law clerk will conduct legal research, draft memoranda, prepare case summaries, and review opinions to assist Justice McDonald with the disposition of cases.

This is a non-merit position with theIowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school is required. High standard of academic excellence and considerable experience in legal research and writing are desirable.

Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Knowingly misrepresenting the fact when submitting any information to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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• No

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  Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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• No

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  List any professional licenses you hold:

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  If you are an Internal Iowa Judicial Branch Candidate: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch Leadership and Professional Development Certificate?

• Yes

• No

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  Can you explain any gaps in your employment history?

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  Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes, please explain:

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  What is your current salary?

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  What is your minimum salary requirement?

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• No

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  If you are an external applicant, your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it your application and accompanying materials as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check here: _. We would still redact your home address, personal email, and personal phone number.

• Yes, I consent

• No

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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