Law Clerk - State Counsel for Offenders

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex legal research and analysis work. Work involves examining, preparing, and 
evaluating legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing assistance to attorneys. 
Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent 
judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Researches and analyzes legal sources to include statutes, case law, administrative records, 
opinions, articles, treaties, and various rules and regulations; reviews drafts of laws, rules and 
regulations affecting agency operations; and provides research on bills and amendments for 
legislative consideration.

B. Assists attorneys in providing legal advice and counsel; assists in preparation for hearings, trials, 
meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls.

C. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing legal opinions, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, 
summary judgments, and other legal documents; and ensures timely filings of legal documents.

D. Provides liaison with other departments, agencies, organizations, and the public; and prepares 
presentations and participates in case conferences.

E. Provides technical assistance to others.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Completion of one-year of law school accredited by an organization recognized by the 
Council for Higher Education (CHEA), the United States Department of Education (USDE), 
or by the American Bar Association (ABA).

2. Legal work experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public.

6. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 

7. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.

8. Skill to conduct legal research and investigations.

9. Skill to interpret court documents and correspondence.

10. Skill to evaluate and relate findings to cases.

11. Skill to plan work in order to meet established deadlines.

12. Skill to interpret Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend 
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, 
alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor 
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving 
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working 
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and 
automobile.