Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization: | Minnesota District Court |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Term Law Clerk to an incoming U.S. Magistrate Judge. The anticipated start date for this position is September 2024 but will be dependent upon the official appointment date of the judge. This is a term appointment with the length of employment expected to last one or two years with the possibility of extension (in no case exceeding four years) at the discretion of the judicial officer. This position will initially be located in St. Paul, Minnesota and move to Minneapolis by the end of 2025. The nature of a law clerk position includes working closely with the judge on a daily basis. As such, this is an in-person clerkship, meaning the ideal candidate must be willing and able to physically report to chambers. |
| Location: | St. Paul, MN |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 07/24/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/current-job-openings |
| Announcement Number: | 2024-08 |
Position Description
The primary duties of the position include administrative and traditional law clerk responsibilities such as researching substantive issues of federal and state law, drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and orders, and attending court conferences, mediations, and proceedings. Additional duties include interacting with chambers staff, court personnel, litigants, and the public, and providing trusted legal support to the judge. The selected candidate may perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and display a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude to all.
How To Apply
To apply, email PDF document to hr-usdc@mnd.uscourts.gov and add “2024-08 Term Law Clerk” in the email subject line.
Submit complete application package electronically in PDF format. The required items must be consolidated into one document in the order listed below.
A complete application includes:
- Cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job
- Current resume
- Copy of law school transcript
- Contact information for three professional references
- One legal writing sample at least five pages, but no more than twenty pages
- A completed Application for Employment (AO78)
All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified. All application materials must be attached to the email as directed.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.