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Law Clerk (Year-round)
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A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
$86,108 / year median in Minnesota
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Law Clerk (Year-round) State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense - 3.4 Rochester, MN Job Details Part-time $41,760 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program Life insurance Qualifications Trial material preparation assistance Law Legal writing Writing skills Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Entry level Courtroom preparation Full Job Description Application Requirements Law clerks may office in either a district office or the appellate office. The work depends on the district you work in and your work is managed by either a Chief Public Defender or Managing Attorney or Assistant Public Defender. Definition/Summary of Duties Students will be involved in providing direct services to clients from the many communities we serve, under the supervision of experienced attorneys. Some of the duties of the position include legal research, drafting briefs, assisting in trial preparation, and going to court. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Interest in working with a diverse community and indigent clients. Education and Experience Must be currently enrolled and attending law school from an accredited law school. Coursework in legal writing, criminal law and /or procedures is desired, but not required The State of Minnesota offers benefits through the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). Benefits-eligible employees are entitled to the following insurance and pre-tax benefits: Full time employee and part time employee benefits: Medical insurance Single coverage as low as $38.50 a month Family coverage $262.66 a month Dental insurance Single coverage as low as $13.50 a month Family coverage $55.40 a month Basic Life insurance 6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment) Retirement Savings 11 paid holidays 2 Floating holiday Vacation and sick time along with leave of absence programs Employee Assistance Program Optional benefits: Additional Life insurance for yourself, spouse and children Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Metro Pass Deferred Compensation plan Pre-tax expense accounts: dependent care account, medical and dental, transit expense Employer State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense Address 331 2nd Ave. So. Suite 900 Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401 Phone 612-452-7001