• Judicial Clerk - Juvenile Court

    Metro Nashville Government (Nashville, TN)


    Judicial Clerk - Juvenile Court

     

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    Judicial Clerk - Juvenile Court

     

    Salary

     

    $62,595.00 - $81,371.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Nashville, TN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time Non Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    JC07893

    Department

     

    Juvenile Court

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/17/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Position Description

    The Judicial Clerk is a non-civil service position that is located within Juvenile Court and performs legal research and various administrative tasks requiring analysis and independent reasoning for a Judge. Performs related duties as required.

     

    Davidson County Juvenile Court’s mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope.

    Typical Duties

    + Assists Judge in preparing legal arguments or preparation for cases.

    + Writes petitions for court appeals.

    + Researches law and files for motions.

    + Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases.

    + May assist with interviewing clients, witnesses, or other parties associated with pending litigation.

    + Conducts research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest to the Judge.

    + Performs substantive legal analysis or requests for information under the provisions of various acts.

    + Performs administrative duties.

    + May assist with maintenance of a legal library.

    + Assembles data and prepares reports, using word processing packages, databases, and/or spreadsheets as needed.

    + Gathers, sorts, classifies, and interprets various data.

    + Compiles and maintains legal related data.

    + Delivers briefs to clerks and attorneys as necessary.

    + Keeps document file and correspondence of cases.

    + Works with, mentors, and supports court interns.

    Minimum Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Current graduate of law school waiting to take the Bar Examination, or awaiting the results of the Bar Examination.

     

    Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

     

    Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

     

    Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    + Knowledge of the fundamentals of criminal, juvenile, and/or civic law and litigation procedures

    + Knowledge of the fundamentals and terminology of the Tennessee Court structure and the legal system of the United States

    + Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis

    + Ability to prepare legal briefs and summaries of analyses

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

     

    Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

     

    Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

    Full-time, Civil Service positions -

    10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 Paid Holidays per year

    Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

    20 vacation days per year

    3 Personal days per year

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 paid holidays per year

     

    Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

     

    Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

     

    Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

     

    01

     

    Have you graduated law school?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    02

     

    If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please select which of the following applies to you. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please select "N/A".

     

    + Currently Waiting to take the Bar Examination.

    + Awaiting the results of the Bar Examination.

    + N/A

     

    03

     

    Do you have knowledge of the fundamentals of criminal, juvenile, and/or civic law and litigation procedures?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    04

     

    Do you have knowledge of the fundamentals and terminology of the Tennessee Court structure and the legal system of the United States?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    05

     

    Do you have knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    06

     

    Briefly describe any experience you have preparing legal briefs and summaries of analyses. If no experience, write "N/A".

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    Employer

     

    Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

     

    Address

     

    Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

     

    Phone

     

    (615) 862-6640

     

    Website

     

    http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

     

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