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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Judiciary
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Email: hr.judiciary@NMIjudiciary.gov
Send application materials to: NMI Judiciary Human Resources
Recruiting for office(s) in: Saipan, MP
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Law Clerk
DUTIES: The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio in the Superior Court on Saipan, CNMI. The candidate will perform professional legal research and related administrative work in the preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reviews, studies, and researches laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities;
• Researches law for oral motions made during trials;
• Prepares legal memoranda, orders, and judgments for review by the Judge, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations;
• Prepares jury instructions;
• Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations;
• Confers with the Judge on legal questions, construction of documents, and granting of orders;
• Attends court proceedings to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information;
• Participates in various Judiciary Committees as directed by the Judge;
• Assists with specialty court programs to which the Judge is assigned (Associate Judge Teresa K. Kim-Tenorio is currently designated to the Family Court and Drug Court); and
• Completes other duties assigned by the Judge.
Time period of employment: project-based
- Deadline to apply: 1 May 2025
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter, Writing sample, http://www.nmijudiciary.gov/
Hiring criteria
The Law Clerk must have a law degree from an ABA-approved law school. They will work independently and in collaboration with other Judiciary employees. Strong legal research and writing skills are essential. Prior experience at a law firm, a judiciary, or with treatment courts is advantageous.
The position requires keen legal analysis, strong writing skills, an excellent grasp of grammar and punctuation, impeccable organizational skills, and proficiency with software such as Microsoft Word and Lexis. The Law Clerk must maintain and control sensitive and confidential information, professionally maintain records, and uphold office policies.
The Candidate must provide current police and traffic clearances and proof of eligibility to work in the CNMI. Must have a valid drivers’ license. Applicants given a conditional offer of employment must submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs prior to employment. “Illegal drug” means a substance whose use or possession is controlled by federal law but that is not being used or possessed
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under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
Completed applications include: resume, cover letter, transcript, two legal writing samples (non-collaborative), one or two letter(s) of recommendation, and three references. Submit completed applications to:
NMI Judiciary
Human Resources
Guma’ Hustisia/Iimwal Aweewe/House of Justice
P.O. Box 502165
Saipan, MP 96950
Tel. (670) 236-9818
Cell. (670) 783-8592
hr.judiciary@NMIjudiciary.gov