Hennepin County District Court Law Clerk (Continuous Posting)

District Court Law ClerkExpand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk!The Fourth Judicial District accepts applications for the Law Clerk position on an ongoing basis. Judges and Referees who experience a Law Clerk vacancy are provided access to all current applications on file. Positions are typically filled quickly from the pool of applicants.

Applications will remain active for 30 days.A District Court Law Clerk has 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.Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge or District Court Referee performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. This position supports the functions of a District Court Judge or District Court Referee 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:Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authoritiesPrepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge or RefereeCompile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinationsConfer with Judge, Referee or court official concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of ordersAttend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedingsCourtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trialsAdministrative duties as assignedTypical Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience:Law Clerk 1Completion of at least one year at an accredited law school.Law ClerkJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal referenceKnowledge of court practices and proceduresKnowledge of legal terminology and conceptsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principlesAbility to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationshipsAbility to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work dutiesAbility to represent the court in a respectful mannerSkill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software