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C. Initiating the Hiring Process 1. Job Announcement

After the judge has evaluated the court’s needs for a judicial law clerk, the next step is to initiate the When creating a job announcement, consider the judicial law clerk’s primary function. List the
hiring process by creating a compelling job announcement. Many clerkships require applicants to clerk’s essential responsibilities and duties. Crafting a compelling job announcement is critical to
submit a packet of materials. The materials help the judge decide who to interview. This Guide offers attracting the most qualified candidates. The key is a balance between providing enough detail
about the position while keeping it concise. It should lay the foundation for recruiting, developing,
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helpful tips on where to advertise a new clerkship position. See the next pages for more information. and retaining talent. It sets expectations by clarifying responsibilities, anticipated results, and
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performance evaluation. A job description typically contains the following components:
Job Announcement Job title

A job title should be a concise and specific description of the job. “Targeted job titles are more
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effective than generic ones, so be precise by including key phrases that accurately describe the role.”
Job title Specific job titles make it easier for potential applicants to find the position using search engines.
Examples include the key phrases “judicial law clerk,” “law clerkship,” and “tribal court law clerk.”
Job Description Job Description

Location and Housing Give an overview of the tribe and position expectations, “open[ing] with a strong, attention-grabbing
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summary.” A description includes an introduction, the clerk’s role, and a summary of duties.
Duties Location and Housing

Qualifications and Experience Specify the job’s location (on-site, remote) and whether housing is available or provided by the tribe.

Duties
Salary and Benefits
Describe the clerk’s basic functions and daily activities. The clerk’s core duties should be detailed but
Native American or Alaska Native Preference concise, with an emphasis on any duties unique to the tribal clerkship.
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Materials Qualifications and Experience

Define the education and experience required for the position, including any preferred qualifications,
Deadline such as desired areas of study, and the applicant’s status (i.e., law student, recent law graduate, or
newly barred attorney).

Salary and Benefits

List the salary range and fringe benefits.
Materials Native American or Alaska Native Preference

Include a statement about Native American or Alaska Native preference if applicable.
Resume Materials

Cover Letter List all required application materials (continued on next page). Specify any required format (i.e., Word
document, PDF, etc.) and describe how to submit the materials.
Letters of Recommendation Deadline

Professional and Personal References Clearly state the application deadline. Consider including a statement that late, incomplete, and/or
unresponsive applications will not be reviewed or considered.
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63 Indeed, How to Write a Job Description (accessed Aug. 9, 2021), https://www.indeed.com/hire/how-to-write-a-
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64 Wright State University Human Resources, Writing an Effective Job Description (accessed Aug. 9, 2021), https / /

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www.wright.edu/human-resources/policies-and-resources/writing-an-effective-job-description.
65 Indeed, supra note 60.
66 Id.
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