Judicial Clerkship - Government in Grand Marais, MN

Government

Grand Marais, MN

Judicial Clerkship - Government in Grand Marais, MN

Judicial Clerkship

No

Job Title: Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
The Law Clerk position offers an opportunity to work within the **Members Only** at the Trial Court level and gain insight into judicial and court processes. This role involves working directly with a District Court Judge to uphold the court's mission of providing justice. Major job duties include:

- Reviewing, analyzing, and researching laws, court decisions, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
- Preparing orders and legal memoranda for judicial use.
- Conferring with judicial officers concerning legal questions, document construction, and granting of orders.
- Attending court sessions to hear oral arguments and recording necessary case information; maintaining records related to court proceedings.
- Preparing jury instructions and verdict forms.
- Responding to telephone calls and written inquiries from the public and attorneys.
- Performing courtroom duties, such as calling the calendar, swearing in jury panels and witnesses, taking court minutes, and assisting in various court proceedings, including arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials.

Education and Experience Information:
To be considered for employment as a Law Clerk, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited law school at the time of employment.
- For Law Clerk 1 (student) positions, 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 an accredited law school is required.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary.
- Strong organization and time management skills are essential.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of court practices and procedures, terminology, and concepts.
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.

Preferred qualifications include:
- Concise and efficient writing skills, including experience in law review, law journal, or legal clinics.
- An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam.

Salary Information:
The starting salary for a Law Clerk is per hour. Applicants hired prior to graduation from an accredited law school will be hired into the Law Clerk I job classification at per hour until graduation. Applicants with paralegal experience may be considered for the Judge Unit Paralegal classification. The salary range for this position is as follows:

- Minimum Salary: per hour ($65,229 per year)
- Mid Salary: per hour ($72,934 per year)
- Maximum Salary: per hour ($80,618 per year)

Additional Information:
This is a full-time, unrepresented position primarily performed at the Lake County Courthouse and occasionally at the Cook County Courthouse and Carlton County Courthouse. The typical work hours are 8:00 . to 4:30 ., Monday through Friday. The position may involve a hybrid work arrangement, requiring reliable internet access for remote work.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages in length). Applications will be reviewed daily, and the position will remain open until filled. Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks.

The Sixth Judicial District serves Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, including the counties of Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis. The **Members Only** values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an organizational culture that supports growth and collaboration. The branch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, fertility benefits, disability coverage, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Internal Applicants:
Current employees of the **Members Only** can apply to open positions through their Oracle account by visiting Opportunity Marketplace - Browse Opportunities.