Duties of a law clerk include legal research; preparation of memoranda regarding motions, applications for transfer, and petitions for extraordinary writs; preparation of draft opinions; and other duties as assigned.

Judge Gooch expects her law clerks to work from the Supreme Court Building, located at 207 West High Street in Jefferson City. 

Applicants must be United States citizens and must have graduated from an accredited law school. Applicants must possess superior legal research, analytical, and writing skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to work independently. Proficiency with legal research and word processing software, including Westlaw and Microsoft Word, is required. Bar membership is preferred.

The position is a full-time position with the State of Missouri eligible for certain state benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, the cafeteria plan, deferred compensation, the employee assistance program and retirement benefits. The Supreme Court of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates shall submit a resume, an unofficial law school transcript, two writing samples, and three reference contacts via e-mail to Judge Gooch's chambers in care of her judicial executive assistant, Kimberly Williams, at kimberly.williams@courts.mo.gov or via postal mail to Post Office Box 150, Jefferson City, MO 65102.