Overview
Judicial Clerkship- Superior Court Jobs in Portsmouth, USA at The State of New Hampshire
Position: JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP- SUPERIOR COURT
Job Summary
We are seeking Judicial Clerkships for the Superior Court. This is a full‑time, 2‑year term (August 20 2027 – August 16 2029) with multiple vacancies. Salary: first year $62,810.80, second year $65,948.00. Assignments will be at courthouses in Manchester, Brentwood, Concord, Keene, Dover, Laconia, Haverhill, NH, and will include travel as needed to Lancaster, Newport, and Ossipee.
Application Requirements
All applications must include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, names of three references with contact information, and a writing sample not more than ten pages in length. Combine all materials into a single PDF named and attach to your electronic application.
Responsibilities
Conduct legal research on civil, criminal, and other matters pending before the Superior Court; review pleadings, motions, exhibits, affidavits, and supporting documentation; draft legal memoranda summarizing facts, issues, applicable law, and recommendations; assist in the preparation of draft orders and rulings; analyze statutes, regulations, case law, court rules, and procedural requirements; assist judges during hearings, trials, and conferences; verify legal citations;
track pending legal issues and deadlines; maintain strict confidentiality; and confer with judges and court personnel regarding case‑related legal issues.
Knowledgeable In
- Statutory and constitutional laws of New Hampshire
- Judicial procedures and rules of evidence
- Appellate procedure in New Hampshire and other jurisdictions
- Federal constitutional law
Ability To
- Research and prepare legal memoranda and draft orders
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with judges, court clerks, and other members of the legal profession
- Recognize and maintain the confidentiality required of law clerks
- Abide by the ethical code of conduct applicable to law clerks
- Travel as necessary for training and to assist judges at superior courts across New Hampshire
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited American law school by August 2027
; excellent writing and research skills; admission to the New Hampshire state bar preferred or eligibility for admission within a specified period; strong academic credentials, including demonstrated excellence in legal writing and research; prior judicial or appellate internship, law review, moot court, or comparable experience preferred; successful completion of a background check including criminal records and motor vehicle checks.
Contact Information
For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel (Monday through Friday 8 AM – 4 PM EST) at 603‑271‑3261 or nhjobs.gov.
For further information, contact Nikki Warriner, Law Clerk Coordinator, .us.
Equal Opportunity
EOE. TDD Access:
Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964
Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Title: Judicial Clerkship- Superior Court
Company: The State of New Hampshire
Location: Portsmouth, USA
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