Court Clerk jobs in North Platte, NE

Position Overview:

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Wyoming seeks to fill the position of full-time Judicial (Term) Law Clerk for the Honorable Casey Parker. This 2-year position performs a variety of extensive research and writing on a wide range of issues that arise in federal bankruptcy proceedings. The successful candidate will coordinate the flow of work in chambers, that includes scheduling and maintaining the Judge’s calendar and required disclosures; substantively reviewing pleadings, preparing bench memos, drafting opinions, and orders on pending matters, as well as performing additional duties which include verifying citations, managing the case docket, and other legal and administrative duties as assigned.

The court is located at 2120 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001.

Representative Duties:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

· Prepares pre-hearing case summaries and post-hearing proceeding memos.

· Performs legal research and prepare legal memoranda and orders.

· Drafts legal documents addressing various issues arising in proceedings.

· Reviews motions, applications, petitions, complaints, and other pleadings filed with the Court to determine the issues involved and the basis for relief.

· Reviews electronic case files and briefs judge on critical issues prior to hearings and trials.

· Provides administrative office functions such as editing, proofreading, telephone communication, written correspondence, and scheduling.

· Travels to attend hearings/conferences and performs other day-to-day law clerk duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for the position of law clerk, an applicant must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing and have one or more of the following attributes:

· Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools.

· Experience on the editorial board of a law review, or law journal of such a school or other publication experience.

· Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or

· Demonstration of proficiency in legal studies, which in the opinion of the judge, is equivalent to one of the above.

· Previous clerkships or internships with the judiciary.

· Law practice experience involving bankruptcy, business, tax, and/or civil litigation.

For appointment at a JSP grade 12, applicants must meet the qualifications for a JSP grade 11, possess one additional year of full-time legal work experience after graduation from law school, and be a member of the bar of a state, territory, or Federal Court of general jurisdiction.

For appointment at a JSP grade 13, applicants must meet the qualifications for a JSP grade 12 and have two years of full-time legal work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Excellent legal research skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· A strong academic background.

· Participation in Conrad Duberstein National Bankruptcy Moot Court or related Bankruptcy Moot Court Competitions or moot court trial competitions.

· Exceptional organizational, computer, computer-assisted legal research, and word processing skills.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, uphold the court’s ethical rules and exhibit good judgement, maturity, dependability and responsibility.

· Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others in a team-based environment.

· Ability to manage and prioritize time and tasks and meet all deadlines.

· Previous experience as a law clerk or bankruptcy attorney is highly desirable. In addition, applicants should have a demonstrated interest in bankruptcy practice—such as registration in, or completion of, a bankruptcy restructuring, debtor/creditor or secured credit class or other code-based classes in law school; experience as a law clerk for a bankruptcy judge or practitioner; or practice in the bankruptcy field.

Benefits:

· A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year.

· Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years.

· Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year.

· Optional participation in health, dental, and vision insurance programs.

How to Apply:

Qualified persons interested in being considered for this position are invited to submit a resume, application form AO 78, a cover letter, two letters of recommendation, a law school transcript and two legal writing samples through the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review OSCAR. You may also submit application materials to the address below.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

District of Wyoming

ATT: Human Resources - CONFIDENTIAL

2120 Capitol Ave. Ste. 6004

Cheyenne, WY 82001

If your application packet does not provide all information requested, you may lose consideration for this position.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint background check. The Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for court employees.

Due to the volume of applications received, the court will only communicate with those individuals who will be tested or interviewed. Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation will be necessary to interview.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Wyoming is a smoke-free environment. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirement.

Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.

The first year of employment is considered a probationary period.

*Starting salary commensurate with work experience, previous federal government service, and prior pay history.

The United States Bankruptcy Court is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,553.00 - $134,435.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person