Description:

Are you looking for a position where you are exposed to many areas of the law?
Are you seeking a position where you can learn directly from judicial officers?

Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a Sixth District Judicial Law Clerk! Chief Judge Leslie Beiers, chambered in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, Minnesota, seeks qualified candidates for a Judicial Law Clerk position. This position is in the Law Clerk classification.

A Judicial Law Clerk position offers the opportunity to work within the Minnesota Judicial Branch at the Trial Court level, and gain insight into judicial and court processes, with a court perspective on the administration of justice. Judicial Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge performing legal research and drafting memoranda and orders. 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.

Example of Duties:
What you will do:

The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform (any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed):
Reviews, analyzes, and researches laws, court decisions, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
Prepares orders and legal memoranda for judicial use.
Confers with judicial officer 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.
Prepares jury instructions and verdict forms.
Responds to telephone calls and written inquiries from public and attorneys.
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.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.

Typical Qualifications:
What you must have:

Must be a graduate from an accredited law school.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of court practices and procedures.
Knowledge of court terminology and concepts.
Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.

Nice to Have:

Concise and efficient writing skills, including law review, law journal or legal clinic, are preferred.
An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam is preferred.