Closing Date: 15th July, 2026
Description:
Job Description:Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk!
This position is in the chambers of the Honorable Joseph Klein in the 4th Judicial District (Hennepin County). Judge Klein is currently assigned, full time, to presiding over civil cases. An interest in civil law is preferred.
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.
Examples of Duties:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.
- Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
- Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge
- Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations
- Confer with Judge, Referee or court official concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders
- Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings
- Courtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials
- Collaborate with Judicial Clerk on administrative duties and perform certain administrative duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:
Law Clerk
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Supplemental Information:
- 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 verbally and in writing
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
- Ability to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships
- Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties
- Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
- Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software
Supplemental Information:
- Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by 07/14/2026 at 11:59pm.
- All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.
- Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: 4th.Human.Resources@courts.state.mn.us; or phone: 612-540-6488.
