Summer Law Clerk

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense • MN, US • $20 / hour • 4w ago

Application Requirements

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Applications submitted without these materials will not be considered.

Are you looking for a rewarding summer experience? Join the State of Minnesota Board of Public Defenders!

We are proud to offer a robust Summer Law Clerk program that not only provides valuable, hands-on experience but a great starting salary of $20.00/hour, a housing stipend of up to $1,500 (if eligible), and up to 12-weeks of full-time employment (40-hours a week)!

Under general supervision of the Managing Attorney or Chief Public Defender, Summer Law Clerks can expect to perform an array of duties of ranging difficulty. Duties may vary based on the Judicial District.

Definition/Summary of Duties

Provide direct services to clients in your district community
Legal research
Drafting briefs
Interview clients
Assist in trial preparation
Attend and participate court proceedings under the rules of Student Practice
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

Knowledge of criminal law
Knowledge of criminal procedures
Knowledge of legal writing
Knowledge of the principles of legal research

Skills:

Considerable skill in interviewing and listening
Considerable skill in written and oral communications
Considerable skill in preparing and organizing materials for use by others
Considerable skill in analysis of facts and data.

Abilities:

Ability to use legal research tools such as statutes, digests, practice manuals and computerized legal bases
Ability to develop written and oral reports
Ability to complete assignments under time constraints;
Ability to perform job duties independently, organize workflow efficiently, set priorities and meet deadlines;
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion;
Ability to provide staff attorneys with a variety of legal processes.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled and actively attending an accredited law school.
- Students seeking certification as a Student Practitioner must have completed at least two semesters of Law School

Position may be eligible for externship credit – please check with your local institution for eligibility requirements.

If you are an out of state applicant and interested in learning more about specific judicial districts, please reach out to Bri Scott at Brianna.scott@pubdef.state.mn.us and additional resources can be supplied.

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