Law Clerk (Temporary)

County of Anoka•Anoka, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Anoka County Attorney’s Office by performing entry-level legal work, including drafting complaints, reviewing law enforcement submissions to determine appropriate charges, conducting legal research, and preparing memoranda for attorneys. The role may also involve handling a variety of court hearings in District Court, depending on the division where assigned. As skills and experience grow, the Law Clerk will have opportunities to manage more complex legal matters. Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample with their application. This is a temporary, non-exempt position. Interviews are anticipated to be held November 5, 2026.

Requirements

Qualified as a law student practitioner or supervised practitioner under the Minnesota Supreme Court Supervised Practice Rules.
Currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited Law School.
Experience in a legal environment and/or working with the public.
Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs.
Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions.
Knowledge and competency with case management software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Represent the State of Minnesota in court proceedings under the supervision of a Supervising lawyer, as defined in Minnesota Supreme Court Supervised Practice Rules.
Coordinate legal efforts for attorneys.
Write and review legal documents.
Maintain legal documentation database.
Schedule meetings and legal clinics.
Ensure necessary materials are prepared beforehand.
Conduct legal research.
Proofread and cite-check briefs and other materials.
Assist with preparation and filing of briefs, proposed orders, memoranda, depositions, interviews, hearings, and client meetings.
Organize and maintain physical and digital case files.