Judicial Clerkship, Supreme Court- 51050
NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT
Judicial Clerkship Positions TWO-YEAR TERM: August 20, 2027, through August 16, 2029.
LAW CLERK TO: One of three Supreme Court justices. NUMBER OF POSITIONS:
We will hire three (3) law clerks for two-year terms (2027-2029).
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The annual salary for the first year of the two-year clerkship is $67,490.80.
For the second year, the annual salary is $70,805.80.
Benefits include medical and dental insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System.
QUALIFICATIONS: J.D. degree or candidate for J.D. degree in 2027 from an accredited American law school. Excellent writing and research skills.
Other Requirements: Successful completion of a background check, including criminal records and motor vehicle checks.
Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive legal research involving constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and case law issues.
Reviews appellate briefs, trial court records, motions, and related filings.
Drafts bench memoranda summarizing procedural history, legal issues, relevant authority, and recommended disposition.
Assists in drafting opinions, orders, decisions, and per-curiam rulings for review by the assigned Justice and the Court.
Researches and analyzes issues arising in appeals, original jurisdiction matters, and administrative proceedings.
Verifies legal citations, quotations, and references for accuracy and conformity with court standards.
Assists Justices during oral arguments and conferences by preparing issue summaries and supplemental research.
Monitors developments in statutory and case law affecting matters before the Court.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding case deliberations, judicial communications, and draft opinions.
Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowledgeable in:
- Appellate procedure and judicial processes
- Advanced legal research and legal writing skills
- Constitutional and statutory interpretation
Ability to:
- Analyze complex legal issues and appellate records
- Manage multiple deadlines and case assignments
- Exercise sound legal judgment and discretion
- Abide by the ethical code of conduct applicable to law clerks
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: The New Hampshire Supreme Court will accept applications through June 8, 2026.
Applications must include a cover letter, a resume, a law school transcript, the names of three references with contact information, and a writing sample of no more than ten pages in length.
All application materials must be combined into a single PDF file named with your last name and first initial (e.g. SmithJ.pdf).
Complete applications must be submitted through the State of New Hampshire’s talent management system, NHFirst.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be held in late June 2026 at the Supreme Court in Concord, New Hampshire.
If you encounter any difficulties with the electronic application submission process or seek further information about the clerkship positions, please contact Lori Dumais, Supreme Court Judicial Assistant, at ldumais@courts.state.nh.us.