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

at  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 a District Court Law Clerk for the Honorable Stoney L. Hiljus, who is chambered at the Kanabec County Courthouse located in 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.

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.

WHY WORK FOR US?

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. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth.

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.