Law Clerk - Attorney's Office

Job Posting End Date: December 2, 2024 at 11:59pm CST

Position Description

The Anoka County Attorney’s Office is dedicated to the mission of upholding the laws of Minnesota and serving the interests of justice.  We embrace our duties to hold the guilty accountable and to protect the innocent, the young, and the vulnerable.  We support victims and their dignity.  We work to deliver sound legal advice to Anoka County and its officials and to provide trustworthy representation in all legal matters.  In collaboration with our justice partners, we provide the vision and leadership that is a necessary foundation for safe, healthy, and thriving communities across Anoka County.

The Anoka County Attorney’s Office offers law students a unique opportunity to expand their legal knowledge while performing meaningful and challenging work on a wide variety of cases.  We are looking for law clerks to join the Criminal, Juvenile, and Civil Divisions, now or in the Spring semester.  A typical clerkship lasts one to two years.   

Law Clerks conduct legal research, draft memoranda for attorneys, and handle a variety of court hearing in District Court, appearing on bail calendars for the Criminal Division and on Detention, Delinquency, Juvenile Petty Offense, and Truancy calendars for the Juvenile Division.  Law Clerks will have the opportunity to handle more complex matters as they gain skills and experience.  Law Clerks in the Criminal and Juvenile Divisions perform duties like those of an entry level attorney, such as drafting Complaints and delinquency petitions, and reviewing information submitted by law enforcement to determine what, if any, charges are appropriate.  Law Clerks in the Civil Division typically work primarily on appellate cases and research projects at the direction of the division’s attorneys. 

This is a temporary, non-exempt position with some remote work available.

Pay & Benefits

• Typical Hiring Rate: $25.00 per hour.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Typical business hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Your expected hours will be reviewed with you by your supervisor. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of a Law Clerk in the Anoka County Attorney’s Office.

• Coordinate legal efforts for attorneys.

• Write and review legal documents.

• Maintain legal documentation database.

• Schedule meetings and legal clinics. Ensure necessary materials are prepared beforehand.

• Conduct legal research and pulls cases.

• Proofread and cite-check briefs and other materials.

• Assist with preparation and filing of court papers, depositions, interviews, hearings, and client meetings.

• Organize and maintain physical and digital case files.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Must be a current student in good standing at an accredited law school.

• Must be eligible for certification under Minnesota Supreme Court Student Practice Rules.

• Successfully pass criminal history background check which includes fingerprinting.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!  Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO