Incumbents perform legal research and related work at the direction of a Superior Court Judge. 

This is generally a one-year assignment for gaining practical legal experience.

• Performs independent research of issues of law as directed by the judge and develops interpretations of legal questions.
• Researches and verifies points of law cited by attorneys in memoranda to the judge.
• Provides input to and discusses pending cases and decisions with the judge.
• Participates in conferences and discussions between trial attorneys and the judge.
• Assists in writing and preparing judicial opinions, and decisions and citations.
• Assists in processing and tracking complex litigation assigned to the court.
• Maintains the judge's law library and assembles and updates appropriate documents.
• Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure’s manual.
• May perform other tasks to aid in the administration of the judge's docket and caseload.

Courtroom (Bailiff) Duties:

• Prepares the courtroom for the day's cases.
• Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present.
• Maintains order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court.
• Maintains integrity of the jury and insures that no outside person makes any communication while they are deliberating.
• Escorts jurors and witnesses to and from the courtroom.
• Tends to all the needs of the jury, answers all non-legal questions and provides all possible assistance.
• Contacts by telephone all those required in the court session, such as attorneys and witnesses.
• Calls jurors by telephone to appear for jury duty at the next day's session.
• Assist in emergency evacuations as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure’s manual.
• Maintain jury deliberation room in an orderly manner.

Graduation from an accredited college of law with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degreeIncumbents must maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
Physical/Sensory Items:
Typically performs duties in an office environment, library, and courtroom. Must be able to lift materials and/or equipment up to 20 lbs. or less.