Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk!

The Third Judicial District is accepting applications for a District Court Law Clerk position with the Honorable Christine Long who is chambered at the Rice County Courthouse located at 218 NW Third Street, Faribault, MN 55021.

Law Clerks work directly with the Judge performing professional legal research, preparing memoranda, opinions, orders, and performing related administrative work. This position supports the functions of the Judge to uphold the court's mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.

The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform.

• Review litigants’ submissions to the court.
• Research legal issues.
• Provide legal opinions, suggestions and/or recommendations to the judicial officer.
• Confer with judicial officer concerning legal questions and drafting of documents.
• Draft court orders, legal memoranda, jury instructions and other documents.
• Attend court hearings and trials to observe and take note on proceedings and oral arguments.
• Perform courtroom duties as directed.
• Take minutes of various meetings.
• Review judicial calendar and update judicial officer regarding upcoming matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s 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.

• Graduation from an accredited law school at time of employment.

• Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.
• Knowledge of court practices and procedures, including the rules of civil and criminal procedure
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent writing skills including analysis, organization, punctuation, and grammar.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple on-going projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Ability to work in inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. 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.

TO APPLY
Visit www.mncourts.gov/careers to complete and submit your online application.
In addition to completing the online application, all applicants must upload and attach law school transcripts, a brief writing sample, cover letter, and resume. Applications will be reviewed and considered until position is filled.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check.
INTERVIEWS
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, 3rdDistrict.hr@courts.state.mn.us.