Administrative Law Clerk I

State of North Carolina


Date: 5 days ago
City: Raleigh, NC
Contract type: Full time
SALARY GRADE: Â Flat Rated

The North Carolina Court of Appeals seeks a qualified Administrative Law Clerk to provide the Honorable Chris Freeman of the North Carolina Court of Appeals with both administrative and substantive assistance. This role combines traditional executive administration duties, such as interna/external scheduling and communications, with traditional judicial clerking duties.

Duties include but are not limited to the following

  • Provide administrative support.
  • Conduct required legal research.
  • Analyze legal data and issues.
  • Prepare legal memoranda.
  • Process emergent motion applications.
  • Proofread published opinions and proposed opinions.
  • Assist the Judge in evaluating cases filed with the court.
  • Prepare draft opinions.
  • Work with Justices on complex cases involving difficult issues of law.
  • Track current developments in the law.

This position reports to a Court of Appeals Judge. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Knowledge of: N.C. General Statutes; N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure; N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals case law; N.C. Rules of Appellate and Civil Procedure; and some federal statutes and case law.

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Ability to: conduct legal research and analysis; draft appellate opinions; and comprehend abstract legal concepts.

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Attach cover letter, rÃsumÃ, writing sample, and a list of three (3) references.

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Travis Davis

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

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