Law Clerk (Temporary), Attorneys Office
About the position Responsibilities • Assist the County Attorney in handling legal matters as assigned. • Work closely with state and local law enforcement personnel and county child welfare agency staff regarding juvenile delinquency matters. • Review records and reports; recommend appropriate action regarding civil matters, juvenile delinquency, and child protection cases; draft pleadings, complaints, petitions, discovery materials, motions, legal memoranda, and arguments. • Interview witnesses and handle pre-trial proceedings, administrative proceedings, court trials, and post-trial proceedings in civil and juvenile matters. • Locate and secure documents and other case material for case evaluations and trial preparation. • Provide assistance with discovery requests by coordinating, monitoring, and assisting with discovery procedures. • Consult and assist attorneys with preparation and coordination of trial exhibits, trial notebooks, visual aids, witness testimony, and appearances in court. • Organize and assemble documents, statutes, and information from law enforcement agencies, other County departments, the general public, and other sources. • Perform various other tasks including legal research, legal opinions, memorandums and briefs, assist with representation of elected officials, boards, panels, commissions, and county departments, and various appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. • Maintain various databases. Requirements • Certified to practice law as a Certified Student Attorney in the State of Minnesota, or the demonstrated ability to be so certified. • Ability to comply with Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension security requirements. • Two years of law school successfully completed (preferred). • Completed coursework or experience in the practice of law in adult criminal prosecution, juvenile delinquency, child protection, or state or local government legal counseling or representation (preferred). • Trial or litigation experience as a primary attorney in a court of law or in coursework practicum in the above-described areas (preferred). • Proficiency in office and courtroom technology (PowerPoint presentation format) (preferred). • Demonstrated desire to practice law in the public realm. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of litigation techniques appropriate to civil and juvenile court trials. • Knowledge of court rules appropriate to government legal actions. • Knowledge of negotiation techniques and ability to resolve assigned cases in accordance with office policies. • Ability to efficiently research legal issues and write persuasive legal memoranda. • Ability to carry out departmental policies in handling assigned duties. • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others. • Ability to accept and complete assigned work. Benefits • This position is not eligible for benefits. Apply tot his job