What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney Judicial Law Clerk position at Eaton County?
Full-Time Attorney Judicial Law Clerk at the Eaton County Circuit Court. The position is 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Monday through Friday.
Under the general supervision of the Circuit Court Judge, researches the law and prepares court opinions, orders, and bench memoranda for the Circuit Court. Serves as bailiff for jury trials and performs general clerk duties related to the office of the Honorable Kelly E. Morton. The position is available July 13, 2026, and is approximately for a 12-month period.
Position provides health insurance benefits and sick leave.
Starting pay is dependent on an applicant's relevant experience.**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate is identified. This position could close at any time.**
- Analyzes pleadings, research issues, draft opinions, orders, and bench memoranda regarding motions, bench trials, and administrative and lower court appeals for the Eaton County Circuit Court and appeals from decisions of the State of Michigan Administrative Agencies.
- Observe courtroom proceedings necessary for preparation of opinions; correspondence with attorneys or litigants on file maintenance and case management; review of current law and changes thereto; maintain a record of all matters under advisement; prepare, organize, and review daily files for court proceedings, including reviewing pleadings, determining when to contact attorneys when problems arise perform Judicial Assistant duties when necessary; and assist other courts during the law clerk’s absence.
- Provide preparation for jury room, maintain jury security; escorting jurors to and from the courtroom and to lunch when necessary; as well as preserving the integrity of jury deliberation.
- May perform other duties as assigned by the judge.
Must be a law school graduate and have taken the State of Michigan Bar Examination or awaiting results. May consider qualified candidates who are scheduled to take the July 2026 Michigan Bar Exam.
Please provide a writing sample, cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. If available, provide one to two letters of recommendation.
This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include but are not limited to the following requirements. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements:
- Ability to access department files.
- Ability to enter and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to access all areas of the office and court.
- Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting within the courtroom and within the office while working from a computer.
- Regular exposure to individuals in various emotional states during court proceedings.
Salary : $65,936 - $85,716