What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk, Chippewa County, Judge Designee Benjamin Pieh position at Minnesota Judicial Branch?
Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk!
A District Court Law Clerk has the opportunity to gain insight into judicial and court processes within the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Judge Benjamin Pieh, chambered in the Chippewa County Courthouse, Montevideo, Minnesota, seeks qualified candidates for a judicial law clerk position.
Judge Pieh seeks a motivated, professional individual to become a part of his judicial team in Chippewa County, Minnesota. The successful applicant will have a good academic record, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to work both individually and as part of a highly energetic, dedicated, and positive team.
Judicial clerkships offer insights into the judicial decision-making process and practical litigation experience. One of the benefits of an out-state judicial clerkship is the exposure to a multi-faceted caseload, exposing you to a wide range of legal styles and abilities. In this position you will observe hearings and trials and assist the judge in managing court cases in all arenas: criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile and conciliation. Some matters will be easily addressed, while others complex and challenging.
This position will: Provide an opportunity to work closely and develop relationships with other law clerks, judges, court staff, and attorneys; help expand and enhance your research and writing skills; and provide reasonable work hours/work-life balance.
This Law Clerk will work directly with Judge Pieh performing professional legal research, preparing memoranda, opinions, and orders, and performing related administrative work. This position provides support for the functions of a 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.
Law Clerks are at-will employees and the work is performed under the supervision of a District Court Judge.
What You Will Do
The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:
- Review and research laws, court decisions, briefs, and other legal authorities
- Confer with judge regarding legal issues, prepares legal memoranda, and assists with drafting orders for judge
- May attend court sessions to observe court proceedings and record case information
- May perform courtroom duties in arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials including calling the calendar, swearing in jury panels and witnesses, and assisting in documenting court proceedings
- May perform administrative duties within judge’s chambers
What You Must Have
- To be considered for employment as a Law Clerk, you must meet the following qualification(s): Graduation from an accredited law school at time of employment
What You Will Bring
- Knowledge of laws, court rules, 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 including attorneys and pro se parties
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
- Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
- Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software
- Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties
This posting will remain active until the position has been filled.
