Job Description

The Judges of the Nevada Court of Appeals are now accepting applications for law clerkships that will begin in the Summer/Fall of 2024. Law clerks work for an individual Judge and assist them with processing appeals and writ petitions. Law clerks conduct a broad range of duties, including legal research, preparing bench memos, drafting orders and opinions, and proofreading and editing other work produced in chambers. A clerkship will be for either a one-year or a two-year term depending on individual Judge\'s preference. Positions are located in Carson City and Las Vegas.

Positions may require working occasional holidays, nights, and/or weekends. Employees may be required to travel out of town on a periodic, as needed basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for Nevada\'s Court of Appeals!

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• Review cases assigned to chambers
• Conduct the necessary legal research in a thorough and meticulous manner
• Prepare concise, well organized bench memos and orders
• Handle original petitions and petitions for rehearing
• Edit own work product and that of co-clerks
• Review all current decisions published by this court.
• Keep abreast of decisions from other courts that may be applicable to pending Nevada cases
• Carefully proofread orders and opinions
• Attend oral arguments

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

• Applicants must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate by the start of the clerkship, preferably in the top 20%.

• Law review or other journal experience is desirable.

• Law clerks must possess exceptional legal research and writing abilities, must be flexible, and must be motivated to work independently to produce high quality work in a fast-paced appellate environment.

Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter, List of References, Resume, Writing Sample and Transcripts.

Supplemental information

Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada\'s beautiful landscape, exciting adventures, and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce!

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs for employees and dependents/family are offered.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Flexibility: a work-life balance beyond compare!

Please note that the posted salary is subject to a 17.5% reduction as this amount is paid into the Public Employees\' Retirement System (PERS). This is refundable upon the end of employment but is subject to taxation.

*The reflected salary indicates the salary increase that was effective July 1, 2023.

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