Law Clerk (Temporary)

Anoka County; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement/ professional development

Job summary

Anoka County Attorney’s Office is seeking a part-time law clerk to support the Criminal and Juvenile Divisions. The role involves drafting complaints, reviewing submissions, researching law, and preparing memoranda for attorneys.

On-site work at the Anoka County Government Center with typical hours Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. This temporary, non-exempt position offers on-site duties, with interviews anticipated November 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a law student practitioner or supervised practitioner under Minnesota rules.
• Be currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited Law School.
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions.
• Knowledge of case management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Minnesota in court proceedings under supervision of a Supervising lawyer.
• Coordinate legal efforts for attorneys.
• Write and review legal documents.
• Maintain legal documentation database.
• Schedule meetings and legal clinics; ensure materials are prepared.
• Conduct legal research.
• Proofread and cite-check briefs and other materials.
• Assist with filing briefs, memoranda, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital case files.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Cite-checking

Court hearings

Verbal communication

Education

Law student eligibility

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Join our team of over 100 persons in the Anoka County Attorney’s Office who are united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust and serve the interests of justice. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion. Anoka County welcomes people with different talents, personalities, and experiences to work together in ways that make us both effective and efficient.

The Anoka County Attorney’s Office is currently hiring law clerks in the Criminal Division and Juvenile Division. This position supports the Anoka County Attorney’s Office by performing entry‑level legal work, including drafting complaints, reviewing law enforcement submissions to determine appropriate charges, conducting legal research, and preparing memoranda for attorneys. The role may also involve handling a variety of court hearings in District Court, depending on the division where assigned. As skills and experience grow, the Law Clerk will have opportunities to manage more complex legal matters.

This is a part‑time, temporary, non‑exempt position. Interviews are anticipated to be held November 5, 2026.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: $25.00 per hour
• Advancement/ professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position is located at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka.
• Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and the attached Courthouse.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Law Clerk.

• Represent the State of Minnesota in court proceedings under the supervision of a Supervising lawyer, as defined in Minnesota Supreme Court Supervised Practice Rules.
• Coordinate legal efforts for attorneys.
• Write and review legal documents.
• Maintain legal documentation database.
• Schedule meetings and legal clinics. Ensure necessary materials are prepared beforehand.
• Conduct legal research.
• Proofread and cite-check briefs and other materials.
• Assist with preparation and filing of briefs, proposed orders, memoranda, depositions, interviews, hearings, and client meetings.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital case files.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified as a law student practitioner or supervised practitioner under the Minnesota Supreme Court Supervised Practice Rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited Law School.
• Experience in a legal environment and/or working with the public.
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions.
• Knowledge and competency with case management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a professional legal office setting. Some field work may be required.
• Standard office environment, courtrooms, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed.
• Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre‑employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Commitment to Affinity Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affinity Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affinity Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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