Judicial Clerkship - Government in Glencoe, MN

Government

Glencoe, MN

Judicial Clerkship - Government in Glencoe, MN

Judicial Clerkship

No

Job Title
Law Clerk, First Judicial District

Job Responsibilities
- Review and research laws, court decisions, briefs, and other legal authorities.
- Confer with the judge regarding legal issues, prepare legal memoranda, and assist with drafting orders for the judge.
- Attend court sessions to observe court proceedings and record case information.
- Perform courtroom duties in arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials, including calling the calendar, swearing in jury panels and witnesses, and assisting in documenting court proceedings.
- Perform administrative duties within the judge's chambers.

Education and Experience Information
- For employment as a Law Clerk: Graduation from an accredited law school at the time of employment.
- For employment as a Law Clerk 1 (student): 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.

What You Will Bring
- Knowledge of laws, court rules, 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 including attorneys and pro se parties.
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
- Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
- Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software.
- Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties.

Salary Information
- Minimum Salary: per hour ($65,876 per year)
- Mid Salary: per hour ($73,665 per year)
- Maximum Salary: per hour ($81,432 per year)
- Remote or Hybrid Eligible: Yes - Hybrid

Additional Information
- Law Clerks work mostly business hours, Monday through Friday, and receive a competitive total rewards package including paid vacation and sick leave, eleven paid holidays per year, low-cost medical and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and multiple ways to save for retirement.
- The **Members Only** is a participating Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
- Successful candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Applications will remain eligible for consideration for 60 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The organization values and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.