Term Law Clerk

Minnesota Lavender Bar Association; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States District Court for the District of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Term Law Clerk to United States District Judge Jerry W. Blackwell. This in-person, chambers-based role in St.

Paul requires daily collaboration with the Judge, strict adherence to deadlines, and the ability to handle significant hearings and conferences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear, disciplined writing and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research substantive issues of federal and state law;
• Draft bench memoranda, opinions, and orders;
• Attend court conferences and proceedings;
• Track and manage cases under deadlines;
• Interact with chambers staff, court personnel, litigants, and the public;

Job description

The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Term Law Clerk to United States District Judge Jerry W. Blackwell. The nature of a law clerk position includes working closely with the Judge on a daily basis. This is a collaborative chambers position requiring regular in-person work in St. Paul, subject to approved scheduling arrangements. The successful candidate must be available for significant hearings, conferences, and other court proceedings and capable of meeting demanding deadlines.

The Judge places particular value on clear and disciplined writing, careful attention to detail, ownership of assignments, and the ability to distinguish core issues from peripheral disputes.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The primary duties of the position include responsibilities such as researching substantive issues of federal and state law, drafting bench memoranda, opinions, and orders, attending court conferences and proceedings, and case tracking and management under deadlines in a wide variety of civil and criminal cases. Excellent legal writing skills are required. Additional duties include interacting with chambers staff, court personnel, litigants, and the public, and providing trusted legal support to the judge. The selected candidate may perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and display a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude to all.

See the full announcement and application instructions on our website: https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/current-job-openings