Description:

Job Description:
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, research, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, and statements 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; maintains records attendant to court proceedings.
May perform courtroom duties including calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witnesses; 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:
Minimum Education Requirements

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.

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.

Supplemental Information:

All applicants must upload and attach a resume, brief writing samples (5-7 pages), and law school transcripts.
Work is performed primarily in an office-setting and/or in a courtroom. Some remote work is a possibility.
Core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Initial days off: Saturday, Sunday, and Court-designated holidays.
This position will be accepting applications and interviewing until the role is filled.