Research Attorney

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Research Attorney - Complex Civil
Duties: Reviews and summarizes evidence and procedural history; sets forth legal contentions; identifies and analyzes factual and legal issues; researches and presents legal authorities; and makes recommendations to judicial officers. Reviews cases on appeal, researches pertinent issues and law, and prepares preliminary opinion for the Court’s consideration. Briefs judges on research and analysis pertaining to matters before the Court, identifies and discusses unresolved issues necessary for the disposition of matters, and formulates dispositions. Confers and responds to judges’ inquiries on procedural and substantive issues during trials and hearings; attends and assists at trials and hearings; conducts reviews of documents at the request of judges. Reviews pleadings, written legal reports, opinions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. May serve as legal advisor to judicial officers or court management on specific matters including preparing written memoranda and/or opinions. Uses a computer to query case management systems, prepare memoranda, archive work products and perform on-line legal research. May assist in training, reviewing work of and assigning work to other attorneys or interns. May represent the court on task forces and State and national organizations as delegated. On occasion, positions in this class may be assigned to determine whether or not probable cause exists to hold arrestees for further proceedings and coordinate issuance and processing of Emergency Protective Orders. Performs other duties as assigned.

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