JOB
To assist the Courts of Centre County by conducting legal research and drafting opinions, memorandums, and letters; and to assist with other professional legal duties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Job Functions: Researches, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in preparation of briefs, pleadings, indictments, and other legal papers.
Writes opinions and legal memorandums for the Courts.
Prepares digests of laws and cases.
Performs overall law library management.
Assists Judges with legal correspondence.
Interprets new legal rulings and procedures.
Interacts with other internal departments frequently in carrying out work duties.
Utilizes computer daily to update files and records.
Other Duties: Assists with public legal functions, i.
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, mock trials, Law Day, etc.
Assists in supervising intern law students and library volunteers.
Attends seminars, trainings, and meetings as required.
Performs other job-related duties as required.