District Court Law Clerk — Juvenile & Child Welfare

Mncourts; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Minnesota Judicial Branch in Minneapolis seeks a Law Clerk to assist Judge Terri Yellowhammer in the Fourth Judicial District. Responsibilities include researching statutes, drafting memoranda and orders, and supporting courtroom procedures and administrative tasks.

The position emphasizes development of judicial insight and experience within a public service environment, with emphasis on juvenile and child protection matters as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general law and state law; ability to interpret authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations
• Confer with Judge, Referee or court official concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders
• Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings
• Courtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials
• Collaborate with Judicial Clerk on administrative duties and perform certain administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral argument prep

PC proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

1 year toward JD

Job description

Minnesota Judicial Branch in Minneapolis seeks a Law Clerk to assist Judge Terri Yellowhammer in the Fourth Judicial District. Responsibilities include researching statutes, drafting memoranda and orders, and supporting courtroom procedures and administrative tasks.

The position emphasizes development of judicial insight and experience within a public service environment, with emphasis on juvenile and child protection matters as assigned.