Law Clerk - Family Law Clinical Practicum
University of North Dakota

Job Info

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Salary/Position Classification

• $20.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 15-20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The Family Law Clinical Practicum accepts divorce, custody, juvenile guardianships, domestic violence protection order, and disorderly conduct restraining order cases. The Family Law Clinical Practicum Law Clerk will assist in researching legal issues pertaining to the client matters, client interaction, representation of clients in court proceedings and mediation under the supervision of the Family Law Clinical Practicum faculty supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform legal research.
• Drafting memorandums, legal pleadings, client letters, and settlement agreements.
• Maintain regular contact with clients of the Family Law Clinical Practicum by telephone, email, and in-person contact.
• Maintaining and organizing client files. - (Essential)

Required Competencies

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Desire to become familiar with the practice of Family Law.

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of 2 years of Law School.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior enrollment and successful completion of Family Law doctrinal course.
• Prior enrollment and successful completion of Family Law Clinical Practicum I course.

To Apply

Please provide a resume with application by the closing date.

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