JOB SUMMARY:
In general, the law clerk provides assistance to the Prosecutor’s Office and the Law Department. This includes interacting with Euclid residents, assisting with the municipal court docket, researching various sources of law, and drafting legal documents and memoranda. In performing these tasks, the law clerk works under the immediate supervision of the Prosecutor(s) and the Law Director.
JOB DUTIES:
Respond to citizen questions and complaints
Conduct interviews and mediate citizen disputes in the Prosecutor’s Office
Research legal issues and judicial opinions
Assist the Prosecutor(s) with the weekly traffic and criminal court docket by preparing court files, drafting motions and briefs, conducting pretrial hearings, interviewing victims, entering into plea agreements, and representing the City of Euclid at trial
Draft legislation for Euclid City Council
Prepare legal documents such as memoranda , motions, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and contracts for review, approval, and use by the Law Department and administrative staff
File pleadings at various court locations
Perform other related duties as required
(The description above represents the most significant duties of the position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of one year of law school
- Expected to obtain Legal Intern Certification at end of second year of law school
- Ability to express or exchange ideas and instructions accurately and clearly
- Maintain confidentiality on department mattersThe City of Euclid does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, ae, or disability in employment or the provision of services
Applicants should submit resumes with a cover letter and a writing sample to jobs@cityofeuclid.com
Kelley Sweeney Part Time, 10-12 Hours/week
Director of Law Pay Rate: $10.00/Hour
(216)289-2746