Law Clerk for the Honorable Designee Jennifer S. Bovitz, Sherburne County

Minnesota Judicial Branch • Elk River, MN

3h • $25 - $32

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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

Requirements

• Law Clerk I (Starting salary is $25.27/hour) 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 a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Law Clerk (Starting salary is $31.55/hour) 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.
• All applicants must upload and attach a resume, brief writing samples (5-7 pages), and law school transcripts.

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.

Benefits

• Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.
• We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth.
• The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level