Judicial Law Clerk Resume Examples

Judicial Law Clerk

Reviewed and summarized documentary evidence submitted by residents disputing property tax assessments.

• Researched real and personal property tax issues.
• Researched and analyzed State and Local Statutes.
• Drafted orders in response to motions submitted to the Tribunal.
• Drafted and reviewed Tribunal opinions.
• Drafted final decisions of the Tribunal. Attended and observed hearings.

Judicial Law Clerk

Calculated support obligations in cases where awards were constrained by the state poverty threshold

• Researched points of law and reviewed facts in evidence to provide Superior Court Judge with information material to judicial conclusions
• Drafted opinions for judicial review
• Effectively mediated small claims civil disputes, including breach of contract and landlord-tenant issues

Judicial Law Clerk

• Managed the Family Part and Civil Part motion calendar, including adjournment requests and oral argument scheduling
• Conducted research and drafted opinions for Family and Civil Motions and memos on issues of Criminal law
• Communicated directly with attorneys and pro se litigants regarding motion related questions, as well as provided answers to any questions regarding a matter pending before the court
• Coordinated any changes to the motion calendar with the Family and Civil Divisions
• Mediated Special Civil, Small Claims and Landlord/Tenant cases
• Trained and supervised the Judge's summer intern on all matters relating to motions, including the use of ACMS and FACTS

Judicial Law Clerk

Drafted bench memoranda and opinions, assisted with motions, and mediation of small claims and landlord tenant matters.

• Assisted the Judge in courtroom proceedings including pretrial conferences, motion sessions, and trials.
• Communicated with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements.
• Contacted counsel for additional submissions to court and confirm oral argument.

Judicial Law Clerk

Observed common pleas and general sessions court

• Assisted judge in preparing for trials, hearings, and conferences
• Tracked court roster and matters under advisement
• Served as a liaison between the judge and the attorneys
• Scheduled hearings and day-certain trials associated with Chief Administrative Judge duties
• Researched legal issues
• Drafted orders

Judicial Law Clerk

• Managed all post-conviction petitions
• Drafted orders for Morgan County Circuit Court judges
• Conducted legal research in various areas of the law and observed court proceedings/trials

Judicial Law Clerk

• Researched and drafted bench memoranda, orders and letter opinions in both criminal and civil cases.
• Participated regularly in court proceedings, including management of Friday motions days.
• Reviewed and analyzed habeas corpus petitions and served as point-person for all prisoner litigation.

Judicial Law Clerk

• Researched and wrote opinions and bench memoranda on criminal and civil issues
• Attended trials, hearings, oral arguments, jury selections
• Reviewed case files and generally assisted the judge with all matters that came before the court

Judicial Law Clerk

• Conducted research and drafted memoranda and opinions in unlimited civil cases.
• Attended hearings and trials.
• Reviewed, researched, and made recommendations for a writ of habeas corpus involving inadequate assistance of counsel.

Judicial Law Clerk

• Managed the daily docket, including scheduling of pre-trial conferences with attorneys.
• Performed legal research and analysis.
• Drafted legal opinions and memoranda for criminal cases.