• Law Clerk 1 - Linn

    Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Law Clerk 1 - Linn (D6 112033)

     

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    Law Clerk 1 - Linn (D6 112033)

     

    Salary

     

    $55,224.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Cedar Rapids - 52401 - Linn County, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

     

    Job Number

     

    25-03326

     

    Agency

     

    444 Judicial

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/30/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/9/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Point of Contact

     

    [email protected]

     

    To Apply

     

    Candidates will need to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript of law school grades. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

     

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    Job Description

    Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you have a positive, service-oriented attitude and can problem solve and multitask? If so, then you are the perfect addition to our team!

     

    The Sixth Judicial District has an immediate opening for a Law Clerk 1.

     

    The starting salary for a Law Clerk 1 is $55,224.00 annually and is considered a non-contract, FLSA exempt position.

     

    Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

     

    To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcript of law school grades. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

    To be successful in this position you will need to have the following:

    + Excellent communication skills

    + Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and statutes applicable to jurisdiction of the district court

    + The ability to draft rulings and orders on judges’ direction

    + The ability to research substantive legal issues for judges

    + The ability to assist the Administrative Judge with the motion calendar

    + The ability to attend court proceedings at the request of the judges

    + Critical thinking skills

    + The ability to maintain confidentiality

    + Detail oriented

    + The ability to work within a team of law clerks to meet the needs of the judges

     

    Under the direct supervision of the staff attorney, candidates will have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This position may involve travel to other counties in the district, including Linn, Iowa, Jones, Benton, and Tama Counties.

    What’s in it for YOU:

    + Collaborative, positive work environment

    + Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn

    + Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities

    + Excellent benefits package

    + Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

    + Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan

    + Employee discount program

     

    This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch . Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

     

    Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise

     

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

     

    Graduation from an accredited law school is required. High standard of academic excellence and considerable experience in legal research and writing are desirable.

     

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    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

     

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    Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

     

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    Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

     

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    What is your minimum salary requirement?

     

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    Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

     

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    Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification?

     

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    Employer

     

    State of Iowa

     

    Agency

     

    444 Judicial

     

    Address

     

    Iowa Judicial Branch Building

     

    1111 E Court Ave

     

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

     

    Website

     

    http://www.iowacourts.gov/

     

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