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Law Clerk

2024-2025 Term

Closing Date: The position will remain open until filled.

Office: District Court for Harford County, The Honorable Susan H. Hazlett, Administrative Judge

To Apply, Please Send Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample (no More Than 5 Pages Long), Transcripts (unofficial Is Acceptable), And References To Felicia Thompson, Administrative Office Specialist For Harford County District Court

E-mail address: felicia.thompson@mdcourts.gov Telephone number: 410-836-4510.

Salary : $59,379 Non-Bar Member

$65,966 Bar Member

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Regular/Temporary, Full Time, At-Will

Financial Disclosure: No

Essential Functions: Researches legal issues, prepares cases for Docket, reviews case files and motions as they are sent to Chambers, performs a variety of duties related to the court?s case management and attends Court regularly. Performs other duties as assigned

Education: Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school by May 2024 or have obtained a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills/Abilities: Excellent legal writing and research skills. Knowledge of laws, rules, court procedures and the progression of case from original charge through trial, sentencing, modification, and violation of probation stages. Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information. Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to perform legal research. Ability to read and understand law-related materials. Ability to compose orders and memoranda. Ability to apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required. Ability to perform all essential functions of this position.

The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov . Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.