Law Clerk Honorable Judge Burke, Hennepin

Overview

Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk! This position is in the chambers of the Honorable Susan Burke in the 4th Judicial District (Hennepin County). Judge Burke is currently assigned, full-time, to presiding over juvenile cases. An interest in juvenile law is preferred.

• Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge or Referee
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations
• Confer with Judge, Referee or court official 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

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Law Clerk

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software

• Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached as soon as possible.
• All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.
• Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: 4th.
  
  Human.
  
  Resourceste.mn.us; or phone: .