Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Stoney L. Hiljus - Kanabec County - Minnesota Judicial Branch

Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Law Clerk! The Tenth Judicial District is accepting applications for aDistrict Court Law Clerk for the Honorable Stoney L. Hiljus, who is chambered at the Kanabec County Courthouse locatedin Mora, MN. A District Court 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.

Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. This position supports the functions of a District Court 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.

JOB DUTIES

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

• 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 assist in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials.
• Administrative duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Requirements 

Law Clerk (Starting salary is$31.24/hour)

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam is preferred.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements 

• Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, 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.
• 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 is a must.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software, including understanding and use of artificial intelligence.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.  Significant work is performed remotely, including court appearances by Zoom. Court room attendance may be necessary for contested proceedings and trials.

Instructions to Apply: Please apply for this position by clicking the Apply Now button at the bottom of the page. 

All applicants must upload and attach a resume, brief writing samples (5-7 pages), and law school transcripts. This position will be accepting applications and interviewing until the role is filled.
All employment offers may be rescinded if the required criminal background check identifies job related convictions.