Temporary Law Clerk to District Judge

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Court Name / Organization : Missouri Western District Court Overview of the Position : The judicial law clerk acts as an advisor, conducts research on issues of law in order to make recommendations to the Judge, prepares memoranda and short orders, drafts opinions, verifies citations, completes reports for recommendations in pending cases, and jury instructions. There is daily interaction with the judge, other chamber's staff, and Clerk's Office employees concerning legal and court related issues. A judicial law clerk communicates with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, attends trials and other court proceedings to assist the judge, maintains the chamber's library, and performs other administrative duties as assigned.