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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina
Marshall Bozement, Career Law Clerk to the Hon. Helen E. Burris
300 East Washington St.
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Email: marshall_bozeman@scb.uscourts.gov | https://www.scb.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities
Recruiting for office(s) in: Greenville, SC
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Term Law Clerk
Position Overview:
Judicial law clerks are primarily responsible for conducting legal research, drafting orders, legal memoranda, and opinions, and assisting with preparations for court.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
The term law clerk duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Researching substantive and complex areas of federal and state law;
• Researching and drafting opinions and orders, including proofreading and cite-checking;
• Assisting with chambers administrative duties including answering the telephone; advising appropriate Court personnel and parties on the status of particular cases; and assisting the judge during courtroom proceedings;
• Working with chambers and supervisors to resolve docket and case management issues;
• Interacting with other court personnel, attorneys, and/or litigants;
• Communicating with various parties in interest in connection with case-related duties; and
• Traveling to other courthouses where the Judge may hold court within the District of South Carolina.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 24 February 2025
- Anticipated start date: March 2025
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter, https://www.uscourts.gov/file/78402/download
Hiring criteria
Qualifications:
The applicant must be a law school graduate and possess excellent research, writing, and computer skills, as well as exceptional oral and written communication skills.