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 Court Law Clerk for the Honorable Siv Mjanger, who is chambered at the Washington County Courthouse located in Stillwater, 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 Clerk works 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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Requirements
Law Clerk I (Starting salary is $25.27/hour)
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 $31.55/hour)
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
