Law Clerk (Year-round)

State-of-Minnesot; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement savings

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Vacation & sick time

Employee assistance program

Additional life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Metro Pass

Deferred compensation

Pre-tax accounts

Job summary

The State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense is seeking a law clerk to support direct client services under the supervision of experienced attorneys. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting briefs, and assisting in trial preparation, with court appearances as needed.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a law school program and passionate about serving indigent clients from diverse communities. Opportunities exist in district or appellate offices, managed by senior Public Defenders or

Qualifications

• Legal research and drafting briefs experience preferred.
• Ability to assist in trial preparation and court appearances.
• Interest in serving indigent clients under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients under supervision.
• Conduct legal research, draft briefs, and assist in trial prep.
• Attend court appearances as required.

Skills

Interest in diverse communities

Education

Enrolled in law school

Job description

Application RequirementsLaw clerks may office in either a district office or the appellate office. The work depends on the district you work in and your work is managed by either a Chief Public Defender or Managing Attorney or Assistant Public Defender.Definition/Summary of DutiesStudents will be involved in providing direct services to clients from the many communities we serve, under the supervision of experienced attorneys. Some of the duties of the position include legal research, drafting briefs, assisting in trial preparation, and going to court.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesInterest in working with a diverse community and indigent clients.Education and ExperienceMust be currently enrolled and attending law school from an accredited law school. Coursework in legal writing, criminal law and /or procedures is desired, but not requiredThe State of Minnesota offers benefits through the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). Benefits-eligible employees are entitled to the following insurance and pre-tax benefits:Full time employee and part time employee benefits:Medical insuranceSingle coverage as low as $38.50 a monthFamily coverage $262.66 a monthDental insuranceSingle coverage as low as $13.50 a monthFamily coverage $55.40 a monthBasic Life insurance6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)Retirement Savings11 paid holidays2 Floating holidayVacation and sick time along with leave of absence programsEmployee Assistance ProgramOptional benefits:Additional Life insurance for yourself, spouse and childrenAccidental death and dismemberment insuranceShort and long-term disability insuranceMetro PassDeferred Compensation planPre-tax expense accounts: dependent care account, medical and dental, transit expenseEmployerState of Minnesota Board of Public DefenseAddress331 2nd Ave. So. Suite 900Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401Phone[phone]