Law Clerk I

Full-time

No

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Law Clerk I/District Law Clerk, Kanabec County for the Honorable Stoney Hiljus

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Salary and Benefits

Annually: $57,

The Minnesota Judicial Branch offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

* Health and wellness benefits
* Ten paid holidays
* Paid vacation leave
* Paid sick leave
* Professional development opportunities
* Tuition reimbursement
* The employee-paid premium for a full-time employee with single coverage is only for the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan and for the Dental Plan

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Description

The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Law Clerk! The Tenth Judicial District is accepting applications for a Law Clerk I/District Law Clerk for the Honorable Stoney Hiljus, who is chambered at the Kanabec County Courthouse located in Mora, MN.

A District Court 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. Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge 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 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.

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Examples of Duties

* 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 and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials.
* Administrative duties as assigned.

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Typical Qualifications

* Minimum Education Requirements
* Law Clerk I (Starting salary is ): A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and current enrollment in and completion of at least one year of law school training at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
* Law Clerk (Starting salary is ): Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam is preferred.
* Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements
* 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 orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
* Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
* Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
* Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software.
* Working Conditions
* Work is performed remotely and in an office setting or a courtroom. Substantial remote work is possible but some in office or courtroom work may be necessary.

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Local Information

The Tenth Judicial District is a part of the Minnesota Judicial Branch and covers the 8 Counties in the Northern Suburbs of the Twin Cities Metro Area.

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Instructions to Apply



In addition to completing the online application, all applicants must upload and attach a resume, brief writing samples (5-7 pages), and law school transcripts.

All employment offers may be rescinded if the required criminal background check identifies

Health and wellness benefits, ten paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement

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 orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people; Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles; Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and current enrollment in and completion of at least one year of law school training at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) OR Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the top of this page. (For instructions on creating and submitting your online application, click on the How to Apply link in the left-hand menu at the top of this page). This position will be accepting applications and interviewing until the role is filled.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and current enrollment in and completion of at least one year of law school training at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) OR Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

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