Senior Law Clerk

JOB SPECIFICS

This is professional legal work aiding in providing legal representation and advice under supervision of the County Attorney. Work involves the preparation and presentation of cases brought in the courts and the preparation of related briefs, findings and legal instruments. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent professional judgment under supervision of the County Attorney. Candidates must be currently enrolled in law school and be student certification eligible.

• Successful completion of at least two years of law school
• Work as a Law Clerk intern for at least six months
• Appeared in State District Court as a student certified attorney in a criminal matter
• Must be currently enrolled in law school and be student certification eligible

SELECTION TECHNIQUE:
Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Work schedules (hours and days) will be based on normal office hours and are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $23.34 Hourly

E-Verify Participation:
Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation Poster
Right to work Poster

This is professional legal work aiding in providing legal representation and advice under supervision of the County Attorney. Work involves the preparation and presentation of cases brought in the courts and the preparation of related briefs, findings and legal instruments. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent professional judgment under supervision of the County Attorney.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree and attendance at a recognized law school; must be able to be certified by the Supreme Court under limited practice rules.
The finalist for a position vacancy will be required to pass a criminal history investigation at County expense prior to beginning employment with Washington County.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;
• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program;
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal and civil law; knowledge of the principle methods, materials and practices of legal research and information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the rules of evidence and court procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal and civil law.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principle methods, materials, and practices of legal research and information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of administrative law; knowledge of the United States and Minnesota Constitution.
• Demonstrates some knowledge of the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the Office of County Attorney; some knowledge of the organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform legal research.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents, clearly, logically and forcefully.
• Demonstrates the ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly…