Law Clerk for the Honorable Angela Willms, Hennepin County
About The Position
This position is in the chambers of the Honorable Angela Willms in the 4th Judicial District (Hennepin County). Judge Willms is currently assigned, full-time, to presiding over juvenile cases. Applicants must be interested in juvenile law. Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge performing professional legal research, preparing memoranda, opinions, and orders, and performing 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 verbally and in writing
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
- Ability to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships
- Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties
- Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
- Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software
Nice To Haves
- Interested in juvenile law
Responsibilities
- Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
- Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge
- Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations
- Confer with Judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents and issuing orders
- Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings
- Courtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witnesses; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials
- Administrative duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- Enhanced fertility benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pension
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
