Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Law Clerk - Division V - This position will be for the 2025 budget

Department: Circuit Court Division V

Salary: $68,161.6 - $75,129.6

Pay Grade: 19

Workday & Hours: (Monday-Friday Full-Time 8:00-4:30pm Salaried Position)

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After 60 days of employment, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS (Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation Eligibility after 6 months of employment (84 hours up to 3 years)

Sick hours available after 90 days of employment (112 hours up to 3 years)

Twelve Holidays a year + Employee Birthday (Thirteen total)

Job Summary:

The Law Clerk provides the Judge with legal assistance, and works together with other court staff to ensure that cases pending before Circuit Court are efficiently processed in a smooth, timely, and proper manner, pursuant to Arkansas law. The Law Clerk also ensures that orders, opinions, and correspondence are created in an accurate and timely manner.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

Professional Degree (J.D), must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fSys%2fSso%2fDashboard%2fJobApplication%2fApply%3fjobID%3d4211%26BackURL%3d%2fHome%2fComponents%2fJobPosts%2fJob%2f4211%2f25 or call 479-444-1700.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy