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Term Law Clerk
The Honorable Judge John Hoffman Jr.
The candidate will review and process proposed orders and other bankruptcy case documents to determine issues involved and compliance with legal and procedural requirements. Will research and draft opinions and orders, including proofreading and cite-checking. Assist with chambers administrative duties including answering telephone; advise appropriate court personnel and parties on the status of particular cases; and assist the judge during courtroom proceedings. Work with chambers and supervisors to resolve case management issues. Communicate with attorneys, trustees and creditors. Must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing, and have demonstrated one of the following accomplishments or proficiencies: standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the ABA or the Association of American Law Schools; experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; graduation from such a school with an LL.M. degree; or proficiency in legal studies that, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Some examples of criteria that are considered to be acceptable as equivalent include: publication of a noteworthy article in a law school student publication or other scholarly publication; special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; winning of a moot court competition or membership on a moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools; participation, other than for academic credit, in a clinical program sanctioned by the law school; and summer experience as a law clerk to a state or local judge or law clerk experience on a continuing basis in a private firm while attending school, i.e., working one's way through law school. Should have an interest in bankruptcy law. Must be highly skilled in legal research and writing, and be able to use Westlaw, WordPerfect/Word, Outlook, PowerPoint or comparable products.

Clerkship Term: August 1, 2021 to August 1, 2022.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2021.

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