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Law Clerk (D2 111713)

Salary

$62,088.00 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00864

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

[email protected]

To Apply

Candidates need to submit a NEOGOV application, and attach PDF versions of the cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer.

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Job Description

The Second Judicial District has an opening for a Law Clerk within the district.

The Law Clerk position is a great opportunity for law school graduates seeking to gain practical, hands-on experience, applying your knowledge to assist with cases being investigated and litigated in the courts of the Second Judicial District of Iowa. This opportunity will also enhance your knowledge and understanding of the litigation life cycle as you assist with the public, judges, attorneys, and government officials in a variety of situations and circumstances. Employees in this class perform research and administrative functions for judges of the district court.

Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

The starting salary for a Law Clerk is $62,088.00.

This position is for the remainder of the current clerkship term, ending in July of 2026. Depending on funding, availability, and performance, this clerkship may be extended for up to an additional year.

To Apply: Candidates need tosubmit aNEOGOV application, and attach PDF versions of the cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer.

Skills and experience important to your success in this opportunity:

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Knowledge of substantive and procedural law

+ Familiarity with law library resources and working knowledge of research tools

+ The ability to formulate and express complex technical and legal subjects clearly

+ Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service

+ Critical thinking skills

+ Handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality

+ Detail-oriented mindset capable of balancing multiple case assignments simultaneously

+ High standard of academic excellence

+ Considerable experience in legal research and writing

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

Completed law school or legal degree, law clerk apprenticeship, or law clerk program.

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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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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+ No

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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.

05

What is your minimum salary requirement?

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List any professional licenses you hold:

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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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