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Location

Saint Paul, MN | United States

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Job description

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a part-time, temporary,  C ommitment Appeal Panel Law Clerk . The Law Clerk will work with the Honorable Edward Sheu who is chambered in the Ramsey County Courthouse located in St. Paul, MN.  The anticipated start date for this position is late March to early April 2024.

Part-time: This position is authorized at 24 hours per week (.60 FTE).
Temporary: This position is funded through June 30, 2025, but may be extended if additional funding permits.

Law Clerks are at-will employees and the work is performed under the supervision of a District Court Judge. The successful candidate will be articulate, self-motivated, and an excellent writer. Solid academic and analytical skills are required. Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Computer literacy is important, familiarity with Westlaw and Microsoft Word/Windows operating system preferred.  

Job Responsibilities

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Attend Hearings one day every week (on average) on Petitions for Reductions in Custody of those committed as mentally ill and dangerous under Chapter 253B, sexually dangerous under Chapter 253D, and/or sexual psychopathic personalities under Chapter 253D. A Hearing will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 8 hours. Take extensive notes at Hearings so as include testimony as Findings in Orders.
• Prepare all Orders from Hearings, circulate Orders among three Panel Judges for signatures, and e-file Orders with the Clerk of Appellate Courts. Preparation of Orders in CAP cases takes anywhere from 5 minutes to 8 hours, depending on the Order.
• Execute and e-file Orders for Hearing, Transport, and Appointment of Examiner in all CAP cases assigned to Judge Sheu with the Clerk of Appellate Courts.
• Calendar CAP cases assigned and take Judicial Business.
• Manage the technical aspects of remote hearings via Zoom, communicating with other hearing participants, witnesses, and attorneys as needed to provide assistance with the use of the technology.
• Attend training sponsored by the Department of Human Services concerning Civil Commitment law and procedure; develop expertise in statutes, case law, and procedures in Civil Commitment cases under Chapters 253B and 253D.
• Communicate regularly with the Clerk of Appellate Courts regarding scheduling, Motions filed by parties, and various other issues and requests related to CAP cases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited law school and possess a Juris Doctorate degree.
• Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, 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, witnesses, participants and members of the public. 
• Ability to research complex legal issues and apply legal principles.
• Ability to represent the court in a professional and courteous manner. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft products, Zoom, and legal research software.

Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Instructions to Apply:
Apply for this position  online .  In addition to completing the online application, please upload and attach a one- page cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample (no more than ten pages).

 

The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] . 

 

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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