Law Clerk - Circuit Courts - 939837391

Department:u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0Tenth Division Circuit Courtu00a0Position Control Number:u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a00437-002u00a0FLSA Status:u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 Personal Staff not subject to FLSAu00a0Safety Sensitive Designation:u00a0 u00a0 This position is not designated as safety-sensitive.u00a0Random Drug/Alcohol Test:u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0Nou00a0Opening Date:u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 February 26, 2026u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0u00a0u00a0Closing Date:u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PMu00a0This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.u00a0 It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.u00a0 The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.u00a0 Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.u00a0 Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.u00a0 Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).u00a0 Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medicallyand reasonably feasible.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAttention: certain duties are particular to case type and court and may not be performed by all employees.u00a0JOB SUMMARY:u00a0 Researches legal issues arising in any of the types of cases heard in the domestic relations, probate, civil, criminal, and juvenile divisions of Circuit Court; prepares memos outlining the legal research and/or prepares opinions or orders as requested by the Judge; drafts proposed orders for the court's review and approval; ensures attorney submitted orders are accurate and filed in a timely manner.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Reviews case files prior to hearings to ensure procedural and substantive legal requirements are met and provides any additional case-related information the Judge requests.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Researches and becomes knowledgeable on a wide range of legal issues and subjects heard in Circuit Court, including:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0+ Domestic relations law (divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence, etc.)u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0+ Probate law (decedent's estates, guardianships, adoptions, conservatorships, etc.)u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0+ Civil law (constitutional law, personal injury, medical malpractice, breach of contract, appeals from administrative agencies, appeals from District Court, etc.)u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0+ Criminal lawu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0+ Juvenile lawu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Monitors changes in the law and in the rules of the Arkansas Supreme Court.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Prepares a summary of each case prior to hearings to assist the Judge, including a summary of the facts and citations for any relevant case law.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Researches legal issues and prepares memoranda and/or opinions for review by the Judge on issues related to any subjects addressed.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Drafts court orders consistent with the Judge's rulings and decisions; e-file orders as needed.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Maintains checklists and calendars to ensure orders are timely submitted by attorneys, and ensure the orders are accurate and filed in a timely manner.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Reviews all incoming pleadings requiring the Judge's attention; coordinates requests for hearings with counsel and Trial Court Administrator.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Analyzes motions that do not require hearings for procedural and substantive legal accuracy, as well as for the completeness of all information the Judge requires for adjudication; communicate with attorneys and self-represented litigants to obtain any missing, necessary documents before presenting the matter to the Judge for adjudication.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Attends hearings an trials, noting legal issues requiring resolution.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Maintains legal library and online research materials.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Maintains knowledge of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and all other court rules that affect cases brought before the Court.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Reviews and adheres to the Arkansas Code of Judicial Conduct and rules that affect the conduct of attorneys.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Communicates with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's Office and the Perry County Circuit Clerk to obtain relevant information concerning case filings, orders, appeals, and other matters.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Communicates with the Arkansas Supreme Court Clerk's Office regarding case filings, orders, appeals, and other matters.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Communicates with Arkansas courts, out-of-state courts, and federal courts regarding inter-jurisdictional transfers, venue issues, jurisdiction issues, and other matters.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Communicates with attorneys and self-represented litigants regarding case filings, submitted orders, hearingRHID: AR0028218

Created: 2026-03-07