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　　1/26/24, 10:23 AM Job Bulletin

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　　Twin Falls County

　　Law Clerk

　　SALARY \$32.37 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID

　　JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202400008

　　DEPARTMENT District Court OPENING DATE 01/18/2024

　　CLOSING DATE 3/31/2024 10:00 PM Mountain

　　Position Information

　　Apply ONLINE atwww.twinfallscounty.org

　　All applicants must fill out the online application. The application isrequired for consideration.

　　Law Clerk position is for a term of one or two years.

　　Attach to online application, or mail to Twin Falls County HumanResources:

　　1. Cover Letter

　　2. Resume

　　3. Transcript and Class Rank

　　4. Writing Sample

　　5. References (3)

　　6. Letters of Recommendation (optional)

　　Address on cover letter:

　　Honorable Benjamin J. Cluff, Fifth Judicial District

　　P.O. Box 126

　　Twin Falls, ID 83303-0126

　　Salutation:

　　Honorable Benjamin J. Cluff

　　Job Description

　　CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

　　Researches legal data for brief or argument based on statutory law ordecisions; searches for and studies legal records and

　　documents to obtain data applicable to case under consideration or perjudges request; prepares rough drafts of opinions

　　and orders; prepares judgments of conviction; and prepares dispositions;keeps accurate and complete document files and

　　correspondence of cases. Law clerks must have a basic understanding ofthe law and how it applies to courts and

　　procedural rules. Work is performed in an office and courtroom setting.

　　Duties / Responsibilities

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　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative only and may vary byassignment)

　　Assists the judge in applying the law to cases and motions before thecourt;

　　Performs research of legal issues;

　　Drafts memos, opinions, jury instructions and orders for the judge;

　　Helps troubleshoot technical difficulties in the courtroom;

　　Responds to judges\', court employees\', Commissioners\', electedofficials\', other County employees\' and citizens\'

　　questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

　　Meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;

　　Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers tomaximize the effectiveness and efficiency of

　　interdepartmental operations and activities;

　　Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;

　　Assists other department and County employees as needed or requested;

　　Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Countypolicies, procedures, and safety practices.

　　SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

　　The requirements listed below are representative of the minimumknowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual

　　to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and besuccessful in the position.

　　Skill and Ability to:

　　Research and identify essential information pertinent to a case or ajudge\'s request;

　　Analyzing and applying the law to specific facts;

　　Prepare legal documents;

　　Speak clearly and communicate accurate information to others;

　　Use English to communicate effectively with others;

　　Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as MicrosoftWord, Excel, Power Point, or similar office

　　software to create documents and other materials, maintain information,and generate reports;

　　Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate throughoral, written, and interpersonal communication

　　channels;

　　Follow verbal and written instructions;

　　Work independent ly and exercise initiative, with general guidance andsupervision;

　　Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions andproblem-solving skills to respond to customer

　　service needs in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations andestablished policies;

　　Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;

　　Maintain confidentiality;

　　Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy andspeed under the pressure of time-sensitive

　　deadlines;

　　Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasksand solving problems;

　　Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedureswith regard for personal safety and that of

　　other employees and the public.

　　ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

　　Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or universityrequired; OR

　　Juris Doctorate candidate required;

　　Previous experience in courts is preferred;

　　Must successfully pass background investigation rele