Law Clerk or Law Clerk I Itasca County Honorable Sarah McBroom (Temporary)

The Honorable Sarah McBroom is seeking a motivated professional individual to serve as a short-term temporary judicial Law Clerk or Law Clerk I. The temporary appointment may continue for up to 20 weeks with a possible extension. The work schedule will be variable consisting of between 60-80 hours per month.

This position has opportunities for a flexible work environment with the ability to work fully remotely.

Judicial clerkships offer an excellent learning experience and provides the clerk a unique opportunity to hone research and writing skills while gaining in depth experience in a wide variety of legal issues. Judicial clerkships offer insight into the judicial decision-making process and practical litigation experience and provides an opportunity to interact with and observe a large number of practicing attorneys providing exposure to a wide range of legal styles and abilities.

What You Will Do

• Reviews studies researches and annotates laws court decisions documents opinions briefs and related legal authorities.
• Prepares briefs legal memoranda and statement of issues involved including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the justice or judge.
• Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confers with justice judge or court official 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.
• 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.

What You Must Have

To be considered for the Law Clerk position you must have graduated from an accredited law school at time of employment.

To be considered for the Law Clerk I position you must have a 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.

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.

• Knowledge of general law state law established precedent and sources of legal reference.
• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Knowledge of court practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with a diverse group of people including attorneys and pro se parties.
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products including legal research software is preferred.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of laws court rules and sources of legal reference
• Knowledge of court practices and procedures
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with a diverse group of people including attorneys and pro se parties
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity patience and understanding in the course of work duties

Supplemental Information

The business hours for this position will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; hours may vary depending on business needs. A flexible schedule is available based on the approval of the Judge.

This position is not eligible for paid leave or benefits.

The hired applicant will be prohibited from practicing law outside of court employment with limited exceptions per Minnesota Judicial Branch Policy. Please contact Ninth District Human Resources at if you have questions about your situation.

Instructions for Applying

Complete and submit your application online. This position will remain posted until filled.

In addition to completing the online application please upload and attach your resume and a list of professional references.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR

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