District Court Law Clerk for Honorable Francis ...

Description:

Job Description:
Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk! The Tenth Judicial District is accepting applications for a District Court Law Clerk for the Honorable Francis Green III, who is chambered at the Washington County Courthouse located in Stillwater, MN. A District Court Law Clerk position offers the opportunity to work within the Minnesota Judicial Branch at the Trial Court Level and gain insight into judicial and court processes, with a court perspective on the administration of justice.

Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. This position supports the functions of a District Court Judge to uphold the court's mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.

What you will do:
The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

• Reviews, studies, researches, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, and statement of issues involved, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the justice or judge.
• Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confers with justice, judge, or court official concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders.
• Attends court sessions to hear oral arguments and records necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings.
• May perform courtroom duties including calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; taking court minutes; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials.
• Administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Law Clerk (Starting salary is $31.55/hour)

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include exceptional legal research and writing skills, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments.

What you will bring:

• Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.
• Knowledge of court practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology tools used in a judicial environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies that support legal research, writing, case management, and court operations.

Working in Judge Green's Chambers

• Attend Hearings, Motion Proceedings, Trials, and Other Court Proceedings and Assist the Judge with Legal and Procedural Issues Arising During Court Sessions.
• Gain Experience Across a Wide Variety of District Court Matters, Including Family, Civil, Criminal, Juvenile Delinquency, Child Protection, and Other Proceedings.
• Participate in All Phases of The Judicial Decision-Making Process, from Legal Research and Analysis to The Drafting of Orders and Opinions.
• Work Directly with The Judge in A Collaborative Chambers Environment that Emphasizes Mentorship, Professional Growth, and Meaningful Engagement with Legal Issues, Judicial Decision-Making, and Courtroom Practice.

Supplemental Information:

• All Applicants Must Upload and Attach a Resume, 1 or 2 Legal Writing Samples Totaling 5-10 Pages, and Law School Transcripts. a Cover Letter Is Optional.
• Work Is Performed in A Hybrid Work Environment, Which May Include Remote Work and In Person Work at The Courthouse, Depending on The Needs of The Court.
• Core Business Hours Are Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Initial Days Off: Saturday, Sunday, and Court Designated Holidays.
• The Anticipated Start Date Is September 2026. This Position Will Be Accepting Applications and Interviewing until The Role Is Filled.

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