The Third Judicial District is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Law Clerk position in the Clay County Courthouse in Spencer, IA.  

Employees in this position perform research and administrative functions for multiple judges. Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and statutes applicable to jurisdiction of the district court. Ability to interact with the public, judges, attorneys, and government officials in a variety of situations and circumstances. Ability to formulate and express ideas on complex technical and legal subjects clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Submit resume, cover letter, Iowa Judicial Branch Application for Employment, transcripts and short writing sample to District Court Administrator Peggy Frericks at peggy.frericks@iowacourts.gov.  Please include "Law Clerk - Dickinson County" in the subject line of your email.

Application available at https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/career-opportunities/

Open until filled.

Graduation from an accredited law school is required. High standard of academic excellence and considerable experience in legal research and writing are desirable.