Law Clerk I — Judge Alexander W. Samuels

Job overview

The Law Clerk I role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, with a stated salary of $60,170 per year. The clerk works in Judicial Chambers at the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. The clerk supports appellate decision-making by reviewing briefs and court records, researching legal issues, and preparing proposed written decisions for judicial consideration. The work also contributes to case conferences, oral arguments, and efficient resolution of cases.

What you'll do

• Analyze case records and legal issues and conduct legal research
• draft proposed written decisions
• participate in conferences, answer judges’ questions, and attend oral arguments
• present assigned cases when asked
• assist with post-conference editing and cite-checking
• serve as bailiff for oral arguments
• use court case-management and office systems
• take conference notes
• support chamber administrative work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

law clerk i

phoenix az

arizona court of appeals

judge alexander w. samuels

judicial chambers

appellate law

legal research

decision drafting

court records

monday–friday

$60,170 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, eight hours per day. Applicants must be law school graduates or current students expecting to graduate before the start date.

About the employer

Arizona Court of Appeals is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.