Law Clerk for the Honorable Karin McCarthy

Description:

Job Description:
Law Clerk works 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.

Job Duties:
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.

Typical 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.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent practical and analytical research and writing abilities.
• Ability to organize and manage own work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask.

Supplemental Information:
Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.

Instructions to Apply: Please apply for this position by clicking the Apply Now button at the bottom of the page. All applicants must upload and attach a resume, brief writing samples (5-7 pages), and law school transcripts. This position will be accepting applications and interviewing until the role is filled.

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