Law Clerk, First Judicial District (Continuous Posting) at Minnesota Judicial Branch

Minnesota Judicial Branch is now hiring Law Clerk, First Judicial District (Continuous Posting) in Minnesota. View job listing details and apply now.

Gain experience in multiple areas of law! Learn directly from a Judge and collaborate with other Law Clerks while helping to provide fair and equal access to justice for Minnesotans. Currently the following judge is actively seeking candidates:
• Honorable Martin Fallon, Carver County, Chaska, MN

Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge performing legal research and drafting memoranda and orders, while gaining insight into judicial court processes at the Trial Court level.

You’ll be able to use your legal research and writing skills, work as part of a judge team, and observe all types of court calendars and proceedings. Law Clerks have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments and observe different types of court proceedings including criminal, civil, probate, family, juvenile, and conciliation cases.

Law Clerks work mostly business hours, Monday through Friday and receive a competitive total rewards package from the Minnesota Judicial Branch including paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year, low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, and multiple ways to save for retirement. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is a participating Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

Example of Duties
• Reviews, studies and researches laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Prepares legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, and proposed orders, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.
• Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confers with judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders.
• Attends court sessions to hear oral arguments.
• Prepares and summarizes case files in advance of hearings and monitors cases under advisement.
• Prepares jury instructions and verdict forms.
• Responds to phone calls and written inquiries from public and attorneys.

Typical Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 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, 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products, including legal research software is preferred.

Supplemental Information

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.

We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this page. In addition to completing the online application,
all applicants must upload and attach law school transcripts, a brief writing sample, and resume.
• Applications will remain eligible for consideration for 60 days. You will receive notice when your application has reached expiration and may re-apply at that time.
• Applicants who are hired prior to graduation from an accredited law school will be hired into the Law Clerk I job classification at $21.65/hour until graduation.

Successful candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected].

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR, [email protected].

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of 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. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.