Law Clerk (Seasonal)

Provides legal research and information upon matters pending in the Department of Law;

Prepares affidavits, briefs and other legal documents as needed;

Assists in all legal matters such as hearings, trials, suits, injunctions, etc, as may be required;

Performs legal tasks assigned by an attorney-at-law;

Studies legal texts;

Assists legal counsel in all matters;

Performs related duties as required;

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Thorough knowledge of legal principles;

Ability to perform legal research;

Ability to apply principles, facts and precedents to legal problems;

Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;

Initiative; resourcefulness; good professional judgment; tact; courtesy; confidentiality;

Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

(A) Graduate of a recognized Law school;

OR

(B) Candidate must be a registered student in a Law school of recognized standing.

Note: Proof of the above must be submitted at time of filing application.