What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk - Sarpy County Public Defenders Office - Current Law School Student position at Sarpy County?
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Under the general supervision of the Public Defender or designee, the incumbent accurately performs a variety of skilled clerical and research duties requiring moderate independent judgment.
Essential Functions
Research, collect, and analyze laws, judicial decisions, legal articles and other relevant materials to assist in case preparation.
Assist with writing legal memoranda, drafts, opinions, and orders in all types of court matters.
Assist attorney in preparation for court, civil, and legal proceedings.
May conduct arraignments, hearings, trials, and the like, or parts thereof under the direct supervision of a deputy public defender with proper law student certification.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, law enforcement, judges, attorneys, other agencies, employees and supervisors.
Maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
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Peripheral Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required.
Current student at an accredited law school.
Two Years Of Related Experience Preferred.Â
Previous intern experience with a Public Defender's Office Preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of the legal system
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software (e.g. WordPerfect, Excel, Word, etc.).
Working knowledge of on-line legal research services
Working knowledge of office practices and procedures
Considerable research and investigative skills
Effective planning and organizational skills
Well-developed communication skills
Well-developed writing skills
Ability to interact with diverse client base, including, but not limited to one-on-one meetings
Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions
Ability to prioritize work duties
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line telephone, computer, typewriter, printer, scanner, copier, and fax
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, and operate/manipulate equipment (ex: use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls). The employee is occasionally required to walk/move about, stand (i.e. remain upright), and reach. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, and an ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must be able to exert sustained concentration for several hours at a time.
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Work is performed in an office setting during day-shift hours, however hours may occasionally include evening, weekend, holidays, and call-ins. Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints as well as interruptions. The noise level is typically moderate.
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Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, successful completion of a national criminal background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, and other job related tests or checks as may be required.
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Disclaimer
The job description is current as of the date signed. Any omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employees and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.