Superior Court of Dekalb County, GA seeks Judicial Law Clerk

To apply please visit the Symplicity posting.

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not
exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for
this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Prepares legal summaries of facts and arguments for cases to be brought before the court; conducts and
participates in pre-trial negotiations, arbitration, and mediation as required; and composes and prepares orders for
judge’s review and/or signature.
Conducts legal research; identifies and investigates the facts of legal matters; reviews legal opinions and various
legal publications for research purposes; determines laws applicable to issues before court; drafts legal documents/
memoranda on court cases, writs, and specific points of law; and briefs judge on issues in pending cases.
Reviews statistical data; and evaluates and analyzes orders and motions, and monitors orders and motions for
compliance with judicial rules, regulations and guidelines.
Evaluates and responds to Open Records Act requests; and reviews and evaluates requests for information and
action submitted by the media, parties to cases, County personnel, and the general public.
Serves as a liaison to the general public; responds to and initiates telephone calls and emails; answers questions
and provides information; and discusses content of communications with judge as needed.
Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and
practices relating to DeKalb County Courts; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and
attends meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required.

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