Law Clerk, St. Louis County, Duluth, Judge LaCoursiere
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Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking for a position where you are exposed to many areas of the law
Are you seeking a position where you can learn directly from judicial officers
Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a Sixth District Judicial Law Clerk! Judge Nate LaCoursiere chambered in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth Minnesota seeks qualified candidates for a Judicial Law Clerk position. This position is in the Law Clerk classification.
A Judicial Law Clerk position offers the opportunity to work within the Minnesota Judicial Branch at the Trial Court level and gain insight into judicial and court processes with a court perspective on the administration of justice. Judicial Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge performing legal research and drafting memoranda and orders. This position supports the functions of a District Court Judge to uphold the courts mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.
What You Will Do
The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:
- Reviews analyzes and researches laws court decisions opinions briefs and related legal authorities.
- Prepares orders and legal memoranda for judicial use.
- Confers with judicial officer concerning legal questions construction of documents and granting of orders.
- Attends court sessions to hear oral arguments and records necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings.
- Prepares jury instructions and verdict forms.
- Responds to telephone calls and written inquiries from public and attorneys.
- May perform courtroom duties including calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; taking court minutes; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments motions hearings pre-trial conferences and trials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.
What You Must Have
- To be considered for employment as aLaw Clerkyoumust meet the following qualification(s): Graduation from an accredited law school at time of employment
- To be considered for employment as aLaw Clerk 1(student) you must meet the following qualification(s): 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
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of court practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of court terminology and concepts.
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
Nice to Have
- Concise and efficient writing skills including law review law journal or legal clinic are preferred.
- An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam is preferred.
What You Will Get
The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your familys wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits enhanced fertility benefits short- and long-term disability pension paid parental leave tuition reimbursement and more.Click hereto learn more about the benefits we offer including details on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility employee development and more.
What You Will Earn
- Law Clerk starting salary is $31.55/hour.
- Applicants who are hired prior to graduation from an accredited law school will be hired into the Law Clerk I job classification at $25.27/hour until graduation.
- Applicants with paralegal experience may be considered with hiring into the Judge Unit Paralegal classification.
Supplemental Information
TheSixth Judicial Districtserves Minnesotas Arrowhead Region including the counties ofCarltonCookLake and St. Louis (DuluthHibbing andVirginia).
Logistics
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) unrepresented position. Work will be performed at the St. Louis County Courthouse located at 100 North 5th Avenue West Duluth MN. Typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. position may be working in a hybrid role consisting of a combination of remote and in-person work. When working remotely access to reliable internet connection is required.
Allapplicants must also upload and attach a cover letter resume law school transcripts and brief writing sample(no more than 10 pages in length).
- Applications will be reviewed each day.
- Position will remain open until filled.
- Interviews are anticipated to be held November 26.
All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.
If you have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at.
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Taleo
- Clerical Experience
- Microsoft Publisher
- Tribal Law
- Adoption
- Legal Research
- Transcription
- Administrative Experience
- Creative Writing
- Technical Support
About Company
Why Work for Us? Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB. We celebrate and are c ... View more
