Law Clerk or Law Clerk I - Itasca County - Honorable Sarah McBroom (Temporary)

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Grand Rapids, MN

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Honorable Sarah McBroom is seeking a motivated, professional individual to serve as a short-term, temporary judicial Law Clerk or Law Clerk I. The temporary appointment may continue for up to 20 weeks, with a possible extension. The work schedule will be variable, consisting of between 60-80 hours per month. This position has opportunities for a flexible work environment with the ability to work fully remotely. Judicial clerkships offer an excellent learning experience and provides the clerk a unique opportunity to hone research and writing skills while gaining in depth experience in a wide variety of legal issues. Judicial clerkships offer insight into the judicial decision-making process and practical litigation experience and provides an opportunity to interact with and observe a large number of practicing attorneys, providing exposure to a wide range of legal styles and abilities.

Requirements

To be considered for the Law Clerk position you must have graduated from an accredited law school at time of employment.
To be considered for the Law Clerk I position you must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and current enrollment in and completion of at least one year of law school training at an accredited law school.
Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.
Graduate of an accredited law school.
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, including attorneys and pro se parties.
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.
Familiarity with Microsoft products, including legal research software is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of laws, court rules, 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 including attorneys and pro se parties
Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software
Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties

Responsibilities

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.