Law Clerk

This is a paraprofessional position responsible for performing legal research in all phases of the law with emphasis on municipal law, social services law, surrogate court procedure law, criminal procedure law, penal law and any other laws related to the work of the particular legal department.  An incumbent functions as a member of a team. Work is performed in an automated systems environment.  Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position.  The work is performed under direct supervision of an attorney. The incumbent performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative Only)

Performs legal research and drafts legal memoranda resulting from that research;

Attends meetings and conferences as directed;

Compiles and drafts documents and other reports, as assigned;

Attends trials and hearings to gain familiarity with courtroom procedures;

Establishes and maintain files of legal documents;

Evaluates priorities of work projects and exercises judgment in scheduling projects;

Acts as a messenger and process server when required;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree AND currently enrolled in a regionally accredited or New York State registered college leading to a LL.B or J.D degree.

To apply, go to https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps and create an account. Then you can apply to whichever position(s) you are interested in.

If you have any questions please reach out to rhoran@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726