Law ClerkLaw Clerk I Ramsey County Referee Victoria Elsmore

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a Judicial Law Clerk for Referee Victoria Elsmore. In this position you will work directly with Referee Victoria Elsmore who will be assigned to a family rotation and chambered at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center located at 25 West 7^th Street Saint Paul MN 55102. This position supports Referee Elsmore and promotes the courts mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.

ADistrictCourtLawClerkwillgaininsightintojudicialandcourtprocesseswithintheMinnesotaJudicialBranchin
the Second Judicial District with a focus on the administration of justice.

RegularhoursareMondayFriday8:004:.

This is a hybrid role working both onsite and remotely depending on business needsand a reliable internet connection will be required when working remotely.

Responsibilities
The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position.

• Reviewstudyandresearch lawscourtdecisions documentsopinionsbriefsand relatedlegalauthorities
• Prepare proposed orders and legal memoranda including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.
• Compile information necessary for legal determinations.
• Conferwithjudgeconcerninglegalquestionsconstructionofdocumentsandgrantingoforders.
• Attendcourtsessionstohearoralargumentsandrecordnecessarycaseinformation;maintainrecordsattendantto 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 pretrial conferences and trials.
• Administrative duties as assigned including maintaining chambers operations corresponding with attorneys and filing on behalf of the court.

Minimum Qualifications
The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills strengths and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience training and education required for this position please consider applying.

• Law Clerk Graduation from an accredited law school at time of employment.
• Law Clerk I Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and current enrollment in and completion of at least one year of law school training at an accredited law school.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Abilitytoworkafulltimescheduleduringregularbusinesshours.
• Knowledge of laws court rules and sources of legal reference.
• Knowledgeofcourtpracticesandprocedures.
• Knowledgeoflegalterminologyandconcepts.
• Abilitytocommunicateclearlyandconciselybothorallyandinwritingwithadiversegroupofpeople
  including attorneys and pro se parties.
• Abilitytoresearchcomplexlegalproblemsorquestionsandapplylegalprinciples.
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
• ProficientcomputerskillsincludingexperienceusingWestlawZoomandMicrosoftWord.
• Abilitytoexhibitculturalsensitivitypatienceprofessionalismandempathyinthecourseofworkduties.

Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting courtroom or at a public counter. Work involves contact with persons who may be angry abusive or threatening.

Physical Demands
Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking standing bending and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Some assignments may require periods of extended sitting standing or computer use.

To Apply
External Candidates: Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply Now button on this page. In addition to completing the online application please upload and attach a onepage cover letter resume law school transcript and writing sample (no more than ten pages).

Internal Candidates: Please apply through your Oracle account clicking on your desktop icon then Me and Current Jobs.In addition to completing the online application please upload and attach a onepage cover letter resume law school transcript and writing sample (no more than ten pages).

Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Salary
The anticipated starting salary for a law school student (Law Clerk I) is $25.02$26.33/hour based on qualifications and experience.
The anticipated starting salary for a law school graduate (Judicial Law Clerk) is $31.24$34.93/hour based on qualifications and experience.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.

Questions
Please contact Human Resources atwith questions regarding this position.