Law Clerk I with Judge Sheena S. Chiang

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
• Law degree from an accredited college/university and law school.

The first review date will be Monday, November 2, 2026, however, interviews may be conducted as applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, Law Clerk I position is an exempt salaried position. Under the direction of the Chambers Judge, a Law Clerk’s primary responsibility is to review briefs and the court record and to prepare a pre-draft decision in assigned cases. This position presents a rare opportunity to work directly with experienced judges and staff lawyers on complex and fascinating legal issues, improve their writing and analytical skills, and make a lasting contribution to the law in Arizona.

Please include the following materials in one combined PDF, not to exceed 15MB:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample (no more than five pages; excerpts permitted)
• Two or Three Letters of Recommendation (may be submitted separately)

Please click here for Law Clerk I Application Instruction Guide

Please click here to submit your application documents. (Please see Law Clerk Application Instructions above): Court of Appeals, Division One Job Postings

• Analyze the record and legal issues and undertake legal research.
• Draft proposed written decisions for consideration by judges.
• Participate in conference, answer judges’ questions, and attend oral arguments.
• Access and use the Court’s case management system.
• Access and use SharePoint and Office 365.
• Serve as bailiff for oral arguments.
• Law clerks may be given other projects by their judge(s). Such projects may include case law or statutory research, assistance in handling requests for special action relief and other legal research and writing.
• An effective law clerk also helps with projects as assigned to help resolve cases efficiently and productively.
• Law clerks have shared administrative responsibilities with the chamber’s Judicial Assistant.
• Law clerks may be assigned general supervisory responsibilities for externs working in their chambers.
• Law clerks are bound by the ethical standards established by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

• Knowledge and understanding of law, court procedures, and court systems.
• Knowledge of legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.).
• Ability to work with professionalism in a busy environment.
• High ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality about pending court cases and business processes.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and changes in responsibilities, duties, and procedures through cross training.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior research and analytical skills.
• Show initiative and sound judgement in decision making.
• Close attention to detail and proofreading and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in various situations.
• Skilled in citation formatting.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will encounter a typical office setting with frequent contact with other staff attorneys, administrative staff, judges, and judicial staff. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Similar duties may be added, or the description amended at any time.

The Court of Appeals, Division One is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Everyone is encouraged to apply and compete for jobs. If you require assistance at any stage of the application/exam process or during employment, because of an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 452-6708.

If you have any questions, please contact the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One Human Resources Office at (602) 452-6708.