Law Clerk 1 (D4 142622)

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　　Law Clerk 1 (D4 142622)

　　Salary

　　$53,622.40 Annually

　　Location

　　Council Bluffs - 51501 - Pottawattamie County, IA

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Job Number

　　24-02398

　　Agency

　　444 Judicial

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/18/2024 11:59 PM Central

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　　Point of Contact

　　[email protected]

　　To Apply

　　Apply via NEOGOV, please include a PDF version resume, cover letter and writing sample. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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　　Job Description

　　The Fourth Judicial District is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Law Clerk position.

　　Employees in this position perform research and administrative functions for multiple judges. Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and statutes applicable to jurisdiction of the district court. Ability to interact with the public, judges, attorneys, and government officials in a variety of situations and circumstances. Ability to formulate and express ideas on complex technical and legal subjects clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

　　This is intended to be a seven-month clerkship opportunity beginning in August 1, 2024 or earlier if available and ending July 31, 2025.

　　This is a non-merit position. 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 accredited law school is required. High standard of academic excellence and considerable experience in legal research and writing are desirable.

　　Candidates must pass a preemployment criminal background check.

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　　IJB 1 - 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. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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　　IJB 2 - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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　　No

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　　IJB 4 - Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

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　　IJB 5 - Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

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　　IJB 6 - What is your current salary?

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　　IJB 7 - What is your minimum salary requirement?

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　　IJB 3 - List any professional licenses you hold:

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　　IJB 8 - 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 as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

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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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