Law Clerk

Minnesota Lawyer

Judicial law clerk supporting District Court Judge through legal research, drafting documents, observing court proceedings. Required to communicate effectively with various legal parties and uphold court standards.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeBemidji • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $39 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 perform courtroom duties including calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; taking court minutes; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited law school
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 research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people, including attorneys and pro se parties
Familiarity with Microsoft products, including legal research software is preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full State of Minnesota Benefit package
Health and wellness benefits
Enhanced fertility benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Pension
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program availability

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlegal writingcourt procedureslegal terminologycase analysisbrief preparationmemorandum preparationlegal documentationlegal problem solvinglegal principles application

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical thinkingcollaborationrelationship buildingclarity in writingpublic speakingactive listening

Certifications

law degree