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District Court Law ClerkExpand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk!This position is in the chambers of the Honorable Luis Bartolomei in the 4th Judicial District (Hennepin County). Judge Bartolomei is currently assigned, full-time, to presiding over criminal. Must be interested in criminal law. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until October 14, 2026; early submission is encouraged.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.Examples Of Duties:Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authoritiesPrepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the JudgeCompile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinationsConfer with Judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents and issuing ordersAttend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedingsCourtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witnesses; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trialsAdministrative duties as assignedTypical Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal referenceKnowledge of court practices and proceduresKnowledge of legal terminology and conceptsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principlesAbility to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationshipsAbility to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work dutiesAbility to represent the court in a respectful mannerSkill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research softwareSupplemental Information:Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by October 14, 2026, at 11:59pm.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: ; or phone: .
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55401, US
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