Court Clerk jobs in Rochester, MN

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 Kevin Siefken who is chambered at Mower County Court Administration located at 201 2nd Avenue NE #3, Austin, Minnesota 55912.

Start Date: January 2023 (Negotiable)
Applications will be reviewed and considered until position is filled.

A Judicial District Court Law Clerk has the opportunity to gain insight into judicial and court processes within the Minnesota Judicial Branch at the District trial, with a courtroom perspective on the administration of justice.

Law Clerks work directly with the Judge performing professional legal research, preparing memoranda, opinions, and 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 Minnesota Judicial Branch offers a comprehensive benefits package.
To learn more about benefits, click here.

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

• Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, and briefs.
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judicial officer.
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confer with judicial officer concerning legal questions, construction of documents, and granting of orders.
• Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records of court proceedings.
• Perform 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.

Any combination of education, training, and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below will be considered. An example of an acceptable qualification is:
Minimum Qualifications
Law Clerk

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school or equivalent.

• 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 verbally and in writing.
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Ability to work in an 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.

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.