Law Clerk (Temporary), Attorney's Office

Stearns County•Saint Cloud, MN

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Stearns County is seeking applicants with a passion for justice to apply for the position of Law Clerk – Juvenile Division in the Stearns County Attorney's Office. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to handle daily high-volume juvenile court calendars ranging from misdemeanors to felonies while enhancing their legal writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills. You will regularly engage with the 5 juvenile division attorneys and the wider office, including our Civil and Criminal Divisions, professional support staff, office services division, and Nova, our victim assistance facility dog. You will develop relationships with law enforcement, court administration, the defense bar, other Stearns County government agencies, and members of the public. We are a flexible, collegial, and dedicated office that would love to interview qualified and motivated candidates who want to help deliver justice for the citizens of Stearns County. The position objective is to assist the County Attorney in handling legal matters as assigned by the County Attorney, the Chief Deputy, or the respective Division Chief-Criminal, Civil, or Juvenile.

Requirements

Certified to practice law as a Certified Student Attorney in the State of Minnesota, or the demonstrated ability to be so certified
The ability to comply with Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension security requirements

Nice To Haves

Two years of law school successfully completed
Completed coursework or experience in the practice of law in adult criminal prosecution, juvenile delinquency, child protection, or state or local government legal counseling or representation
Trial or litigation experience as a primary attorney in a court of law or in coursework practicum in the above-described areas
Proficiency in office and courtroom technology (PowerPoint presentation format)
Demonstrated desire to practice law in the public realm
Knowledge of litigation techniques appropriate to civil and juvenile court trials.
Knowledge of court rules appropriate to government legal actions.
Knowledge of negotiation techniques and ability to resolve assigned cases in accordance with office policies.
Ability to efficiently research legal issues and write persuasive legal memoranda.
Ability to carry out departmental policies in handling assigned duties.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others.
Ability to accept and complete assigned work.

Responsibilities

Works closely with state and local law enforcement personnel as well county child welfare agency staff concerning juvenile delinquency matters.
Reviews records and reports; recommends appropriate action regarding civil matters, juvenile delinquency, and child protection cases; drafts pleadings, complaints, petitions, discovery materials, motions, legal memoranda and arguments.
Interviews witnesses and handles pre-trial proceedings, administrative proceedings, court trials, and post-trial proceedings in civil and juvenile matters.
Locates and secures documents and other case material for case evaluations and trial preparation.
Provides assistance with discovery requests by coordinating, monitoring, and assisting with discovery procedures.
Consults and assists attorneys with preparation and coordination of trial exhibits, trial notebooks, visual aids, witness testimony, and appearances in court.
Organizes and assembles documents, statutes, and information from law enforcement agencies, other County departments, the general public, and other sources.
Performs various other tasks including legal research, legal opinions, memorandums and briefs, assists with representation of elected officials, boards, panels, commissions, and county departments, and various appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Maintains various databases.
Performs other duties as assigned.