Law Clerk

Description:

Description:
Step outside the metropolitan area and experience an out-state judicial clerkship being exposed to a multi-faceted caseload, including Criminal, Civil, and Family, observe many different types of court proceedings and understanding of the litigation process. Law Clerks also benefit from a close mentorship working directly with the District Court Judge performing legal research, drafting legal documents, correspondence, memoranda and other writings as requested.

The Fifth Judicial District seeks qualified applicants to fill a full time Judicial Law Clerk position. This position will be a shared position, receiving work direction from the Honorable Terry Vajgrt and the Honorable Sherry Haley. Judge Vajgrt is chambered in the Rock County, Luverne, MN and Judge Haley is chambered in Nobles County, Worthington, MN. The primary work location for this position will be the Rock County Courthouse, Luverne, MN. This position is an in-person position with consideration for a hybrid work environment in the future for appropriate candidate and/or situation.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis with interviews scheduled throughout the duration of this posting.

A District Court Law Clerk position offers the opportunity to work within the A Government Entity at the Trial Court Level, and gain insight into judicial and court processes, with a court perspective on the administration of justice.

The successful candidate will be articulate, self-motivated, and an excellent writer. Excellent research and analytical skills are required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Example of Duties:

• (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.) The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform.
• Reviews, studies, researches, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, and statement 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; maintain records attendant to court proceedings.
• May perform courtroom duties including calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; taking court minutes; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials.

Typical Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training, and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below will be considered. An example of an acceptable qualification is:

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