Jud Law Clerk - Judge Designee Stacy Deery Stennes - Ramsey County - Minnesota Judicial Branch

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a Judicial Law Clerk for Judge-Designee Stacy Deery Stennes. In this position you will work directly with Judge-Designee Stacy Deery Stennes who will be assigned to a civil rotation and chambered at the Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102. This position supports Judge-Designee Stacy Deery Stennes and promotes the court's mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.

A District Court Law Clerk will gain insight into judicial and court processes within the Minnesota Judicial Branch in the Second Judicial District with a focus on the administration of justice. 

This position will require in-person work upon hire with the possibility for remote work flexibility in the future.

Regular hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30. This position will require the ability to work full-time during these hours. 

Responsibilities:

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

• Review, study, and research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
• Prepare proposed orders and legal memoranda including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge. 
• Compile information necessary for legal determinations.
• Confer with judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents, and granting of orders.
• Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to 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, pre-trial conferences, and trials.
•  Administrative duties as assigned, including maintaining chambers operations, corresponding with attorneys, and filing on behalf of the court.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school at time of employment.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule during regular business hours. 
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience using Westlaw, Zoom, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, professionalism, and empathy in the course of work duties.

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

Instructions to Apply:

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 one-page 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 one-page cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample (no more than ten pages).  

Questions:
Please contact Human Resources at 2nddistrictHR@courts.state.mn.us with questions regarding this position.