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Law Clerk - Circuit Courts

\$71498.96 - \$78821.86 / Year

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential

functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-

related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job

description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this

job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to,

attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any

essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to

perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant

only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

Attention: certain duties are particular to case type and court and may not be performed

by all employees.

JOB SUMMARY: Researches legal issues arising in any of the types of cases heard in the

domestic relations, probate, civil, criminal, and juvenile divisions of Circuit Court; prepares

memos outlining the legal research and/or prepares opinions or orders as requested by the

Judge; drafts proposed orders for the courts review and approval; ensures attorney submitted

orders are accurate and filed in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Reviews case files prior to hearings to ensure procedural and substantive legal

requirements are met and provides any additional case-related information the Judge

requests.

Researches and becomes knowledgeable on a wide range of legal issues and subjects

heard in Circuit Court, including:

o Domestic relations law (divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic

violence, etc.)

o Probate law (decedents estates, guardianships, adoptions, conservatorships,

etc.)

o Civil law (constitutional law, personal injury, medical malpractice, breach of

contract, appeals from administrative agencies, appeals from District Court, etc.)

o Criminal law

o Juvenile law

Monitors changes in the law and in the rules of the Arkansas Supreme Court.

Prepares a summary of each case prior to hearings to assist the Judge, including a

summary of the facts and citations for any relevant case law.

Researches legal issues and prepares memoranda and/or opinions for review by the

Judge on issues related to any subjects addressed.

Drafts court orders consistent with the Judges rulings and decisions; e-file orders as

needed.

Maintains checklists and calendars to ensure orders are timely submitted by attorneys,

and ensure the orders are accurate and filed in a timely manner.

Reviews all incoming pleadings requiring the Judges attention; coordinates requests for

hearings with counsel and Trial Court Administrator.

Analyzes motions that do not require hearings for procedural and substantive legal

accuracy, as well as for the completeness of all information the Judge requires for

adjudication; communicate with attorneys and self-represented litigants to obtain any

missing, necessary documents before presenting the matter to the Judge for

adjudication.

Attends hearings and trials, noting legal issues requiring resolution.

Maintains legal library and online research materials.

Maintains knowledge of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Criminal

Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and all other co urt rules that affect cases brought before

the Court.

Reviews and adheres to the Arkansas Code of Judicial Conduct and rules that affect the

conduct of attorneys.

Communicates with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerks Office and the Perry County

Circuit Clerk to obtain relevant information concerning case filings, orders, appeals, and

other matters.

Communicates with the Arkansas Supreme Court Clerks Office regarding case filings,

orders, appeals, and other matters.

Communicates with Arkansas courts, out-of-state courts, and federal courts regarding

inter-jurisdictional transfers, venue issues, jurisdiction issues, and other matters.

Communicates with attorneys and self-represented litigant