Law Clerk for the Honorable Designee Madelyn A. Adams, Anoka County

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Anoka, MN

2d•$32•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
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.

Nice To Haves

An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.