Law Clerk Appellate Commissioner sa Kidd

Position: Law Clerk for Appellate Commissioner Theresa Kidd
* Develop practical skills, such as researching, writing, editing, and exercising sound judgment;
* Gain familiarity with a variety of areas of procedural and substantive law, both state and federal;
* Hone the ability to efficiently learn new areas of law and manage multiple projects;
* Observe and learn from different styles of advocacy in briefs and oral arguments;
* Help resolve novel, complex, and important legal issues;
* Work closely with judges and other experienced legal experts with diverse legal backgrounds;
* Attend trainings and continuing legal education programs;
* Connect with members of the Oregon legal community; and
* Be part of a team committed to public service and access to justice for all.
* The position includes paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, as well as a  with health insurance and participation, after six months' employment, in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.
* Law clerks who are members of the bar may also be eligible for bar dues payments up to the cost of bar dues for the Oregon State Bar.
* This is a full-time position, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is not eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked more than 40 per work week.
* Occasional after-hours work may be required.
* Law clerks are permitted to work remotely, but in varying degrees, depending on the needs of the office. Any remote work schedule must be approved by the administrative authority, and out-of-state remote work requires special authorization.
* Law clerks are expected to use standard office equipment, including an employer-provided computer.
* All submitted documents must be in an unprotected Adobe PDF format (no password if possible).
* Because you must submit a resume, you do not need to complete the work history section of the online Workday application.
* In your resume, please include your law school GPA and class rank.
* In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in clerking for the Oregon appellate courts and how your experience has prepared you for the position.
* Your writing sample must be 10 pages or less (5-7 pages is preferred). Please choose a sample that contains legal analysis and, on a cover page, describe how, if at all, the sample was edited by others.
* You may submit letters of recommendation as part of your electronic application, or your recommenders may submit them by email (preferred) or mail. Letters sent by your recommenders must be emailed or postmarked by the Final date to receive applications.
** Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Preference
** Eligible veterans and current or former service members with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former service members with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking for documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials.

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** Criminal Background Check
** You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
** United States Employment Eligibility
** The Oregon Judicial Department does not offer visa sponsor ships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's  confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

** Conduct Expectations
** Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

** Pay Equity
** The Oregon Judicial Department complies with Oregon’s  laws. Salary offers are made with consideration of the applicant's education and post-law-graduation experience.
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