Law Clerk to Honorable Michelle Dietrich, Lyon County
$65,624–$81,120 year
On-siteMarshall, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Review, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, briefs, and related legal authorities. Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and statements of issues, compiling references necessary for legal determinations. Confer with the judge or court officials regarding legal questions and document construction. Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments, record case information, and perform courtroom duties such as calling the calendar, swearing in jury panels, taking minutes, and assisting in arraignments, motions, and trials. This full-time position at the Lyon County Government Center in Marshall, MN, offers exposure to a multi-faceted caseload including criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law. Applications are due by August 23, 2026, with interviews scheduled throughout the posting period.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
- 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
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
- Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Proficient in Microsoft Word/Windows operating system and legal research software
- Must include a law school transcript
- Must include a brief writing sample
- Must include a cover letter
- Must include a resume
- Must pass a criminal background check
Desired Qualifications
- Good academic record
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Exposure to a multi-faceted caseload—criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, child protection, administrative
- Understanding of how the legal process works in practice
- Experience helping individuals explore what area of the law they may want to focus on in their career
- Collaborative work environment
- Collegial team dynamics
- Reasonable work/life balance
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