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Job Description
Position: Law Clerk to Judge Matthew Hamner
Job Location: Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Springfield, Missouri
Start Date: Negotiable (available June 26, 2025)
Application Deadline: Applications received on or before May 23, 2025, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Reviewing briefs, motions, and other case filings
- Conducting thorough and comprehensive legal research on a wide range of topics
- Preparing written memos
- Drafting, proofreading, and cite-checking judicial opinions
- Attending oral arguments
- Performing other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduate of an accredited law school (spring 2025 law school graduates will be considered)
- Member of the Missouri Bar or eligible to take the Missouri Bar Examination
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with legal research and word processing technologies, including Westlaw and Microsoft Word
Salary and Benefits: The anticipated starting salary is $61,072 per year. This position is eligible for certain state benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, deferred compensation plan, and retirement plan (after applicable vesting period).
A position with the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, offers the opportunity to join an exceptional team of people committed to excellence in public service. We offer a positive, supportive work environment in which you can gain valuable work experience and earn competitive pay and benefits, all while contributing to your community and supporting the court's vital role in government and society.
For More Information: Email sdjobs@courts.mo.gov. Information about the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, and the Missouri judiciary may be found online at www.courts.mo.gov (see “About the Courts”).
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -
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