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Marketing Paralegal Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at Saddle Rock Legal Group
The Michigan Supreme Court is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill two Judicial Law Clerk positions in the Chambers of Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Welch. The clerkship will begin between mid-August or early September 2026 and is expected to last for two years with satisfactory performance. Clerks report to the Justice and her Senior Law Clerk and will assist with evaluating cases filed with the Court and administrative matters within the Court’s jurisdiction. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Review applications for leave to appeal, commissioner reports, and briefs filed in cases scheduled for conference consideration or oral argument. As necessary, prepare summaries and recommendations for the Justice.
•Review and summarize memos prepared by the other Justices’ chambers and prepare responsive memos for Justice Welch.
•Confer with the Justice and other clerks on pending matters such as applications for leave to appeal, conference items, opinions, and orders.
•As directed by the Justice, draft memos to the Court advocating her position.
•Prepare bench memos in advance of oral arguments, including reviewing the case record, conducting required legal research, summarizing important facts and arguments, and providing a recommendation on disposition.
•Attend and review transcripts of oral arguments for cases assigned to the clerk.
•Prepare draft orders, opinions, concurrences, and dissents. Peer review opinions prepared by other clerks in the Justice’s chambers. Per the Justice’s instructions, advocate for proposed changes to draft opinions or orders issued by other chambers.
•Review and analyze administrative agenda items, conduct legal research and follow-up, and draft memos on behalf of the Justice.
•Track current developments in the law, including reading United States Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals opinions, legal periodicals, and other relevant information.
•Assign research projects to and supervise research activities of student interns/externs.
•Draft speeches and perform other duties for the Justice as necessary.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPENSATION: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Significant experience involving legal research and writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Windows. One year of post-law school legal work experience—such as with a law firm, a court, or another governmental body—is preferred. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.
LOCATION: This position will be based at the Hall of Justice in Lansing, Michigan. In-person or hybrid (in-person/remote) work schedules are available. The candidates selected for these positions must reside in Michigan on or before their first day of employment.
TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter, résumé, transcripts (unofficial is acceptable), two to three letters of recommendation, and one writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) as a single PDF file to [email protected]. Please include “Clerkship-Justice Welch – 2026 Term” in the subject line.
POSITION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled.
First review of applications and rolling interviews may begin after July 1, 2025
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,738.48 – $102,729.60 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Marketing Paralegal
Company: Saddle Rock Legal Group
Location: Phoenix, AZ
