Judicial Law Clerk
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Description: Minnesota Judicial Branch is at the momment seeking for Judicial Law Clerk right now, this career will be designated in Minnesota. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Edward S. Wilson. The law clerk performs administrative, courtroom,! and legal research/writing functions under the direct supervision of a district court judge.
Example of Duties:
Assists in the day-to-day management of the Judge's office and maintains the Judge's daily schedule and responds to inquiries. Conducts legal research and prepares written reports, memoranda, orders, judgments and decrees. Prepares various documents related to judicial duties; attends all court sessions and performs court related duties such as recording necessary case information and maintaining records attendant to court proceedings. Ensures that all files, complaints, and other papers are available when needed and in proper order. Performs duties associated with the selection and management of the jury during jury trials; performs courtroom duties including calling calendars, administering oaths and swearing in jury panels and witnesses. Assists in various court proceedings such as motions, pretrial and trial; performs other administrative ! and clerical functions as required.
Typical Qualif! ications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Graduation from law school and/or licensed to practice law in Minnesota. Good, practical, analytical legal research and writing abilities; good computer skills, including knowledge of Westlaw and Microsoft Word or other word processing programs; ability to organize and manage own work with minimum supervision; ability to handle a wide variety of tasks simultaneously; strong sense of professionalism, ability to deal tactfully and courteously with court personnel, attorneys, the public and media. Experience clerking in the City Attorney's, County Attorney's, Public Defender's Office or experience clerking in a courtroom setting a plus.
Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Supplemental Information:
In addition to completing the online application, please upload and attach your resume, transcript and writing sample (no more than ten (10) pages).
The 2nd J! udicial District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities and persons from diverse backgrounds.
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If you were eligible to this career, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Minnesota Judicial Branch.
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This career will be started on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:34:31 GMT