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NOTES HOUSING COURT LAW CLERK POSTING ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS After submitting your application and the resume through the Trial Court's applicant tracking system, you will need to submit the following supplemental materials via email attachments to: hr.department@jud.state.ma.us Please include the following in the "subject line" of the email: HC Law Clerk - Last Name, First Name. In your email, please attach the following documents: 1. Cover Letter. Please explain your interest in a judicial clerkship with the Housing Court. Cover letters may be addressed to: Benjamin O. Adeyinka Deputy Court Administrator Administrative Office of the Housing Court Edward W. Brooke Courthouse 24 New Chardon Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02114 2. Law School Transcript/Academic Record. The transcript should cover the entire law school period. Applicants who started at one law school but transferred and graduated from another law school must provide transcripts from both schools. For initial screening purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. However, applicants selected for a first-round interview must bring their official law school transcript(s), bearing the registrar's seal, to the interview. 3. Writing Sample. The writing sample should demonstrate the applicant's ability to analyze legal problems and apply legal principles to a given factual setting. The writing sample should be five to seven pages with double-spaced text, one-inch page margins, and a font no smaller than Times New Roman 12pt. The writing sample must be solely the work of the applicant and may not be edited by another. Briefs or opinions signed by another and law review articles are considered to be edited. Applicants selected for a first-round interview should be prepared to provide a second writing sample. Do not submit any other documents including letters of recommendations with your application. Applicants that are selected for a first round interview may provide letters of recommendations at that time. References should not contact the Housing Court directly on behalf of an applicant. All applications and supplemental materials must be received by the end of the business day (4:30 pm) on the posting closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not telephone the Administrative Office of the Housing Court with inquiries regarding the receipt or status of an application. This position is designated as union exempt position and is covered by the Trial Court Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT The Trial Court is committed to: fair and impartial administration of justice; protection of constitutional and statutory rights and liberties; equal access to justice for all in a safe and dignified environment with policies and practices that strengthen and support diversity, equity, and inclusion; efficient, effective, and accountable resolution of disputes; prompt and courteous service to the public by committed and dedicated professionals utilizing best practices in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence. DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENT The Housing Court's mission is to adjudicate all matters presented by litigants within its jurisdiction regarding housing in a fair, efficient, and timely manner according to the rule of law and the facts presented. In accordance with this mission, the Housing Court, through its operating philosophy and business practices, strives to present a citizen-oriented process to maximize access to justice for all litigants. All members of the Housing Court are committed to this mission and process to fulfill our role within the judicial branch. ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: The Housing Court is a court of limited jurisdiction that adjudicates civil and criminal actions involving claims in law and equity related to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants and owners of residential property. The Court hears summary process (eviction), small claims, and civil actions that involve claims for personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, and discrimination. The Housing Court also adjudicates code enforcement actions and appeals of local zoning board decisions affecting residential property. The Housing Court has fifteen justices sitting in six divisions (Eastern, Northeast, Southeast, Metro-South, Western and Central) and conducts sessions in over 20 locations every week. The Housing Court has statewide jurisdiction. More information about the Housing Court can be found here: http://www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/trial-court/hc/ POSITION SUMMARY The Housing Court is accepting applications for two law clerk positions. The law clerks will serve one term and may be invited to return for an additional one-year term. Successful candidates will be based in two divisions, although on occasion assignments and judicial need may require Law Clerks to travel to other courthouses throughout Massachusetts. The law clerks, under the supervision of the Administrative Office of the Housing Court, will work directly with the justices on a variety of assignments that will involve performing legal research, preparing memoranda on cases and legal issues, drafting decisions and orders, and/or attending court sessions. Research topics will include not only substantive questions of law but also questions involving procedural and evidentiary issues. The law clerks can expect to complete the clerkship with a solid understanding of landlord-tenant and other housing law, court rules, and general courtroom practice. MAJOR DUTIES Discuss legal issues with justices. Perform careful and accurate legal research and analysis. Prepare well-written legal research memoranda and draft decisions and orders. Attend motion hearings, portions of trials, and other courtroom proceedings. Submit all required administrative forms, such as work logs. Maintain law library materials. Perform related tasks as required. POSITION REQUIREMENTS These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for the law clerk position . As of the start of the clerkship, a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved/provisionally approved law school. As of the start of the clerkship, Massachusetts residency. Access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel throughout Massachusetts. High professional and ethical standards. Excellent legal research skills, using both online and book resources. Excellent legal writing and analytical skills. Experience and knowledge in the use of personal computers, including the use of word processing programs and legal research services. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to manage, prioritize, and timely complete assignments. Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and good judgment. Ability to work well with others in a professional setting, including justices, managers, and court staff. Commitment to serving the full term of the clerkship. OTHER An offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, employment eligibility verification, and other pre-employment requirements. If you are not currently viewing this posting online, please visit the Judicial Court Jobs website at https://careers-trialcourtsofmass.icims.com/jobs/intro to apply for this position or any other Trial Court employment opportunity. No applications or resumes will be accepted by hand, mail, fax, or email delivery. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Description                                  Final Filing Date:  Open Until Filled Exam#  20/39B23/06JD Priority Screen Date: July 10, 2020   THE POSITION:   The Monterey County Office of the County Counsel seeks two highly motivated professionals with a desire to defend and advise the County in a variety of complex legal matters. There are two opportunities available: Civil Litigation and Trial: the ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced civil litigation and trial attorney to take on assignments in civil litigation and transactional advisory work. Civil trial experience at the state and federal level is highly desirable. Tax and Public Finance :  the ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced transactional attorney, with significant tax and public finance experience.  The assignments for this position will include advising the Monterey County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder's Office and the Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. THE DEPARTMENT:   The Office of the County Counsel serves as the in-house legal counsel for the County of Monterey, the Board of Supervisors (BOS), and all County officers, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as liaison and support to the Civil Grand Jury. In addition to providing legal advice, the Office also represents the County in civil and special litigation in state and federal courts, various administrative proceedings, and coordinates the services of outside legal counsel. The County Counsel's Office consists of four divisions; General Government, Litigation, Land Use and Risk Management. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines. The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.                                                All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.   Examples of Duties Studies and interprets laws, and applies statutes, regulations, court decisions, and legal authorities in the giving of advice, written opinions and the preparation of cases, pleadings and briefs; Conducts discovery, examines and interprets evidence, and makes tentative decisions concerning advisability to prosecute, compromise, and/or dismissal of civil litigation; handles pretrial hearings and settlement conferences; prepares briefs and pleadings in both trial court and appellate matters; Prepares legal briefs, drafts reviews and approves contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and similar legal documents; Attends meetings of boards and commissions as requested to give both oral and written legal counsel and advice; Confers with and advises officer and employees of the County, and County related special districts and agencies, on complex legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, obligations, procedures, and operations that have broad implications for the County and its related entities. To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/class-specifications THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, abilities: Thorough knowledge of : Principles of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedures, particularly as it relates to county government, and other public agency law. Principles, methods and materials of legal research. The rules of evidence, discovery practice and appellate practice. Those areas of law directly affecting public entities and their operation, and public officials and employees and their rights, duties, and responsibilities. Skill and Ability to : Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board orders, Joint Powers Agreements, and contracts; Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents and present such materials clearly and concisely either in oral or written, legal form; Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advice or devise an appropriate plan of action based thereon; Establish and maintain confidential relationships with County department heads and members of the Board of Supervisors; Develop and maintain cooperative work relationship both within the County Counsel's Office and with those contacted within the course and scope of work. Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically: Experience: Two years experience as a Deputy County Counsel III with Monterey County; or three years of increasingly responsible experience with a public agency in the appropriate legal specialty at a level comparable to a Deputy County Counsel III in Monterey County; OR Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a county counsel's office, city attorney or other civil public law office as a second level journeyman; OR A combination thereof. REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to: Possess and active membership in the State Bar of California. Possess a valid California Class C driver's license. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Admission to practice law before the Federal District Court(s) and the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Additional Information BENEFITS Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the "G" Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES As a condition of employment, prospective employees will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply On-line! Our Website:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty   Applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Monterey County Human Resources Department Attn: Jennifer Datan, Personnel Analyst 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor - Human Resources, Salinas, CA 93901 Email: datanj@co.monterey.ca.us Phone: (831) 759-6990 Fax: (831) 757-5792   The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. The competitive selection process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application packet will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions   All application materials must be received by the priority screen date of July 10, 2020, for a guaranteed review.  Applications received after the priority screen date will be considered on an as needed basis until position is filled.   Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  Monterey County is a drug-free work place and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 759-6990. Closing Date/Time:

Description THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department. Examples of Duties Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary. Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate. Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee. Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Assists the Judge in the courtroom during trials; maintains court records and events. Processes and enters information for traffic tickets, evictions, warrants, and truancy paperwork as necessary; processes and enters a variety of court paperwork, including Federal, Civil, and small claims filings and proceedings. Collects court costs and fees. Receives and processes filings and hearings for evictions, small claims, justice court suits, marriage licenses, Writs of Possessions, Writs of Re-entry, illegal tows, bonds, appeals, and promises to appear in court. Administers oaths and affidavits as necessary. Calculates and processes exact fines and filing fee amounts; receives and processes payment for fees and fines; handles receipts for money; reconciles cash drawer at the close of each business day; creates related financial reports; completes bank deposits as necessary. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Completion of some college level course work preferred. Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required. A typing test will be required for finalists only, 30 WPM or more preferred. Supplemental Information To ensure proper delivery of emails, please add jobs@dentoncounty.com to your email safe list. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Announcement Number: 1061965047 Supreme Court of Nevada ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS ROBIN SWEET Director and State Court Administrator RICK STEFANI Deputy Director Information Technology JOHN MCCORMICK Assistant Court Administrator Judicial Programs and Services Supreme Court Building ♦ 201 South Carson Street, Suite 250 ♦ Carson City, Nevada 89701 ♦ (775) 684-1700 · Fax (775) 684-1723 Supreme Court Building ♦ 408 East Clark Avenue ♦ Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 LAW CLERK -Nevada Supreme Court Hiring for August 2020 The Nevada Supreme Court is currently accepting applications for a one-year law clerkship that will begin August 2020. The Clerkship is for Chambers 7, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Law clerks work for an individual justice and assist them with processing appeals and writ petitions. Law clerks conduct a broad range of duties, including legal research, preparing bench memos, drafting orders and opinions, and proofreading and editing the other work produced in chambers. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school, preferably in the top 20%. Law review or other journal experience is desirable. Law clerks must possess exceptional legal research and writing abilities, must be flexible, and must be motivated to work independently to produce high quality work in a fast-paced appellate environment. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled Salary: $70,005.00, employee/employer paid retirement. Job Type: Full-time Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nvcourts Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

Description THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department. Examples of Duties Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary. Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate. Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee. Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Oversees the registration and title of motor vehicles; processes renewals of registration; creates daily reports. Collects property taxes; posts property taxes accurately as needed. Assists in distribution of disability placards, license plates, and specialty license plates. Handles phone calls from the public, processes renewal and title mail, and accepts payments from the public including: tax payments, vehicle inventory tax, beer and wine renewals, and tax certificates. Calculates and adjusts accounts for court orders. Processes dealer work for the titling of cars sold and leased. Oversees clerical duties related to collection of ad valorem and tax payments, maintaining inventory, issuing temporary tags, and issuing handicap placards. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Completion of some college level course work preferred. Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position. Supplemental Information **THIS POSITION COULD BE LOCATED IN ANY OF THE TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR SATELLITE OFFICES. To ensure proper delivery of emails, please add jobs@dentoncounty.com to your email safe list. Closing Date/Time: Continuous