Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
District Court Law Clerk to the Honorable Melissa J. Houghtaling
Minnesota Lavender Bar Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
A District Court Law Clerk has the opportunity to work within the Minnesota Judicial Branch at the Trial Court level, and gain insight into judicial and court processes, with a court perspective on the administration of justice.
The law clerk will work directly with Judge Melissa J. Houghtaling performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. This position supports the functions of a District Court Judge to uphold the court’s mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.
Example of Duties:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.
Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge
Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations
Confer with Judge or court official concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders
Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings
Courtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials
Administrative duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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 verbally and in writing
Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
Ability to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships
Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties
Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software
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The law clerk will work directly with Judge Melissa J. Houghtaling performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. This position supports the functions of a District Court Judge to uphold the court’s mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.
Example of Duties:
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.
Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge
Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations
Confer with Judge or court official concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders
Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings
Courtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials
Administrative duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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 verbally and in writing
Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
Ability to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships
Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties
Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software
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