COURT LAW CLERK

The Justice Court - Las Vegas is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Court Law Clerk position. As a member of the Court’s team, you will conduct legal research on applicable legal and factual issues at the direction of a judge, utilize computerized research tools and/or law library resources. The Court Law Clerk interprets and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents. Responsibilities include drafting memoranda, opinions, and related documents concerning findings on specific cases or legal issues. In addition, the Court Law Clerk researches and explains departmental, County, and State procedures to attorneys and departmental support staff. 

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A cover letter and resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s cover letter and resume are incomplete and will not be considered. You may also be asked to submit a law school transcript.