Current Job Listings
Part-time and Summer Clerkship & Intern Positions
North Dakota & Minnesota Associate Positions
Associate Positions Elsewhere
North Dakota & Minnesota Clerkships
Clerkships Elsewhere
Solo Practice Opportunities
Part-time and Summer Clerkship & Intern Positions
2/1/10
Summer Internships: The Navy JAG Corps offers exciting summer internships to law school students wishing to gain a valuable and educational experience. As a JAG Corps intern, you’ll be assigned to a legal command/staff and gain experience in traditional JAG Corps practice areas such as military justice (criminal prosecution and defense), legal assistance (providing general legal advice to Sailors and their families) and a variety of other practice areas. If interested in applying for an internship, please visit http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers/careers/opportunities_internship.html or contact LT Ayana Pitterson at 202-685-7257 for further information. Please be advised that the deadline for the summer internship is 1 March 2010.
2/1/10
Law Clerk: Grand Forks, ND. The Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a third year law student from the Class of 2011 for a Law Clerk commencing May of 2010 through May of 2011. The law clerk will be responsible for drafting complaints, legal research, District and Appellate Court brief writing, District and Appellate Court oral arguments, trial work, administrative hearings, child support hearings, and assisting the attorneys of the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office in the prosecution of criminal cases, including trial work and other litigation. The law clerk would be employed on a full-time basis during the summer of 2010 and on a part-time basis during the following school year. The clerkship pays $12.00 per hour. Interested parties should forward a cover letter, resume, writing sample and grades on or before February 26, 2010 to: Candy Hess; Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office; PO Box 5607; Grand Forks, ND 58206-5607. Students interested in interviewing should contact Candy at the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office at 701/780-8281 for a date and time for an interview. Interviews are tentatively set for March 10, 2010. If selected, students much register through the Dean’s Office and submit necessary paperwork for Senior Practice approval.
Summer Law Clerk: Bismarck, ND. Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND) is interested in hiring a Summer Law Clerk. This position is open to 1L or 2L students. LSND represents low-income clients throughout North Dakota, practices in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Caseload includes wide variety of cases including consumer, housing, family, poverty, public benefits and elder law and Indian law. QUALIFICATIONS: Sensitivity to client needs, strong oral and written communications skills. Experience in working with low-income people is preferred. SALARY: $9.50 per hour based on a 35 hour work week. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Employment will begin late May, 2010. Applications accepted until March 26, 2010. TO APPLY: Request an application form or take from website. No resumes will be accepted in place of an application. Legal Services of North Dakota, P. O. Box 1893, Bismarck, ND 58502-1893. email: wrhoads@legalassist.org. Website: legalassist.org.
1/27/10
Law Clerk: Grand Forks, ND. Zimney Foster seeks two hardworking, motivated first year law students to fill law clerk positions to begin May, 2010. This is an excellent opportunity to apply legal concepts from several practice areas to a wide variety of factual contexts. The position includes 40 hours per week during the summer and 20 hours per week during the school year. We will accept applications through February 12, 2010 and begin interviews the following week. To apply, please forward a resume, current writing sample, and law school transcript to the attention of Bradley Parrish at Zimney Foster P.C., 3100 South Columbia Road, Suite 200, PO Box 13417, Grand Forks, ND 58208-3417. Applicants may also submit materials electronically to bradleyparrish@northdakotalaw.net.
1/26/10
Summer Internships: Various Locations. Lieutenant Colonel Luis Rodriquez, from the US Army JAG, will be at UND School of Law on Thursday, February 4, 2010 to conduct interviews with students interested in summer internships or active duty with the JAG Corps. If you are interested in visiting with Lieutenant Rodriquez, please stop by the Career Services Office and sign up for an interview time. The only thing you have to bring to the interview is a resume.
1/22/10
Legal Internship: Grand Forks, ND. The Community Violence Intervention Center has a Legal Intern position open. CVIC exists to assist victims of violence and to promote safety, peace, and respect for all individuals. The legal intern will perform legal research in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking laws and family law including North Dakota statutes and case law, draft legal memorandums and documents, including case pleadings, and assist the staff attorney with court preparation. Hours: approximately 15-20 hours per month. Students must have completed their first year of law school by the start date, and must have strong credentials to apply. Wage: $9.00/hour. Please submit a resume, references, transcript, and writing sample with a cover letter by February 12, 2010 to: CVIC; Attn: Stephanie Weis; 211 South 4th Street; Grand Forks, ND 58201. Any questions may be submitted to: Stephanie@cviconline.org
1/20/10
Law Clerk: Grand Forks, ND. Robert Vogel Law Office, a firm concentrating in litigation, with primary emphasis in plaintiffs’ professional negligence and personal injury in seeking a law clerk. Part-time employment beginning immediately, with full-time employment during Summer 2010. Students who have completed the first and second year of law school with strong credentials are invited to apply. Legal research and writing; factual research; medical research; and other duties as assigned. Send resumes to: Robert Vogel Law Office; 200 First Avenue North, Suite 30; PO Box 5576; Grand Forks, ND 58206-5576. Please submit resume, writing sample, and transcript as soon as possible. Resumes should include list of references and law school GPA.
1/12/10
Law Clerk: Grand Forks, North Dakota. Morley Law Firm, Ltd. invites applications from first and second year law students, who are interested in learning the inner workings of a litigation firm, for a law clerk position to begin after the successful applicant completes his/her first year. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and most recent transcript directed to Meridith Larson at the Morley Law Firm, Ltd., P.O. Box 14519, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58208-4519. A vehicle and valid driver’s license are required; an IBM compatible laptop is recommended. The Morley Law Firm has five lawyers whose practices consist primarily of insurance defense work and specializing in litigation. Practice areas include: negligence law, insurance law, insurance litigation, personal injury litigation, contracts litigation, construction litigation, and products liability litigation. For further information on the firm’s practice areas and attorney profiles, see their website at www.morleylawfirm.com. Deadline: February 12th, 2010.
1/7/10
Law Clerk: Fargo, ND. Law Clerk position 10-20 hours per week during the Law School year and possibly full time or additional hours in the summer. Ideal Applicant: Current 1L or 2L interested in the practice of family law who will work part-time throughout this current law school year and next school year and will commit to additional hours as needed this summer and next summer with our firm. Job Description: Qualified first or possible second year law student who desires to work in the fields of Family Law, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning. Clerk will be responsible for the following tasks: drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, instruments, and correspondence; research issues; conducting discovery; conducting client interviews; accompanying attorneys to court appearances; and performing numerous clerical tasks. Benefits: This is an hourly paid position commensurate to other law firms in the area. Our office will work with law student to schedule around their class and study time. Clerk will gain hands-on experience in the legal field by actively participating in the practice of
law. How to apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Julie A. Oster; Oster Law Office, PLLC; 4357 13th Avenue South, Suite 205, Fargo, ND 58103.
North Dakota & Minnesota Associate Positions
1/28/10
US Probation Officer: Grand Forks, ND; Devils Lake, ND; and Belcourt, ND. Salary: $37,220 - $89,481. The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of North Dakota is seeking qualified applicants for the position of US Probation/Pretrial Services Officer. The incumbent serves in a judiciary law enforcement position and assists in the administration of justice and promotion of community safety, gather information, supervises offenders/defendants, interacts with collateral agencies, prepares reports, conducts investigations, and presents recommendations to the court. Officers may guide the work of probation/pretrial officer assistants, technicians, and other staff. For more information on the qualifications, and duties, please visit http://www.uscourts.gov/fedprob/officers.html. Candidates wishing to apply for this position must submit a letter of application, resume, and application for employment form AO78 (http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/AO078.pdf) to: Mark Osman, Administrative Manager; US Probation Office; 655 1st Avenue North, Suite 370; Fargo, ND 58102. Telephone: 701/297-7213.
1/28/10
ND Protection & Advocacy Project: Bismarck, ND. FT state employee with benefits, including fully paid health insurance. Provide legal representation to people with disabilities and legal support to non-attorney advocates. Participate in legislative and systemic advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities. JD, 2 years attorney work experience and ND licensure required. See http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/3600006.html or call 701-328-2950 or 800-472-2670 for more information and application procedure. Open until filled. Application review will commence 2/16/10.
1/20/10
Attorney Editors: Attorney editors needed for new, online legal forms company. Part-time flexible work from your home/office. Attorney Editors will be responsible for creating and updating legal forms in one or more topical areas specific to North Dakota (found in the public domain, licensed from other vendors or written by you). Salary and benefits are royalty based and meant to supplement your existing practice. You must be licensed and practicing in North Dakota to apply. Submit an online application at: www.goldlegaldocs.com.
1/20/10
Health Communications Coordinator: Bismarck, ND. Hiring Range: $3,282-$3,829. Salary Range: $3,282-$5,471. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, advertising, marketing, public relations and at least five years of related professional work experience; or a Master’s degree in communications, journalism, English, advertising, marketing, public relations and three years of related professional work experience. A bachelor’s degree in another field and seven years of professional work experience in communications, advertising, marketing, media advocacy, or a related field may substitute for the required educational degree. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential. Preference will be given to qualified applicants with experience in developing, managing, and evaluating media plans/campaigns of significant reach and duration; audience and market research; marketing strategies and surveillance; contract management; tobacco prevention and control media advocacy; external and internal communications; Microsoft Office software; new communication technologies such as viral marketing, social networks, personal web pages, and blogs. To apply, submit the following documents to the address below: State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950); http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html; resume; cover letter; copy of college transcript; list of three professional references. Submit application materials to: Kate O’Neill, HR Officer; Human Resource Management Services; 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 113; Bismarck, ND 58505. Application materials can also be submitted to: koneill@nd.gov. Application forms are available by downloading from the Human Resource Management Services website at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html. Deadline: February 5, 2010.
1/20/10
Assistant County Attorney: Mahnomen, MN. Mahnomen County is currently seeking applicants for a full-time assistant county attorney. The position requires you to handle a variety of criminal and civil matters. For additional information, a complete position description, and job application, contact the Mahnomen County Auditor’s Office at PO Box 379; Mahnomen, MN 56557 or by calling 218-935-5669. Forward application, resume, and writing sample to the Mahnomen County Attorney’s Office; PO Box 439; Mahnomen, MN 56557. Deadline: February 12, 2010.
1/12/10
Attorney: Park Rapids, MN. Peloquin & Minge is seeking an attorney to work in its Park Rapids office. The firm has offices in Perham, New York Mills, and Park Rapids, MN. We want to work with someone who wants to live and work in a small town, and plans to establish a life, not just a practice in this wonderful lakes area. Check us out at peloquin-minge.com. Please send your resume and unofficial transcript to paula@pelminlaw.com or correspond with Paula at Peloquin & Minge, 432 3rd Avenue SE; Perham, MN 56573.
Associate Positions Elsewhere
2/1/10
Deputy Sheriff: Minnehaha County, SD. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office invites applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s office provides law enforcement services throughout Minnehaha County including several small towns. This is a full time position with rotating schedule to provide coverage for all shifts in a 24/7 operation. Duties include perform general law enforcement work to maintain law and order. Successful candidates will investigate illegal or suspicious activities; maintain traffic flow at accidents; assist accident victims and investigate the cause of accidents; serve warrants; subpoenas, and summons; locate and take individuals into custody on arrest warrants; and complete and maintain reports concerning crimes, incidents, information, traffic accidents, etc. For more information on this and other positions visit our Homepage @ http://www.career.und.edu or call Career Services at 777-3904.
2/1/10
Bankruptcy Attorney: Hackensack, NJ. Make a difference in your career and invest in your future. Join our dynamic and expanding practice. 3-5 years bankruptcy experience required, judicial clerkship preferred. NJ bar admission preferable. Strong academic credentials, excellent oral and written communication skills required. We offer an excellent compensation package and comprehensive fringe benefits program. Please send resume, with salary requirements to: Gayle P. Englert; Director of Human Services; Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard; Court Plaza North; 25 Main Street, PO Box 800; Hackensack, NJ 07602-0800. genglert@coleschotz.com. Please visit us at our website at www.coleschotz.com
1/15/10
Tax Law Specialist: Various Locations around the United States. Salary: $68,809 - $105,897/year. Deadline: January 26, 2010. Positions are located in Tax Exempt/Government Entities Business Unit of the IRS. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), permanent. You will be working in a business office setting. Hours are 8a.m. – 4p.m.. For more information on how to apply and the requirements, please go to www.jobview.usajobs.gov.
1/15/10
Attorney: Virginia. The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, US Department of Justice, is seeking an experienced attorney to work in the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Chief Counsel, as an attorney in its Domestic Criminal Law Unit, located in Arlington, Virginia. For questions about this job, please call Donna Sanger at 202-307-8030. Email: Donna C. Sanger@usdoj.gov.
1/15/10
Attorney: New York, NY. The Office of General Counsel, is looking for an Attorney Intern. Duties will include: Analyze serve issues in default cases; assist Hearing Officers by reviewing document for hearings; compile statistical data for monthly reports; review and prepare legal forms for case records; and research legal opinions and other documents for review by the Director of Adjudications. Preferred skills: Strong organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience required: Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals or admission to the New York State Bar. Maximum two year term. Salary: $28.73 - $34.88/hour. To apply, please visit http://careers.martindale.com
1/15/10
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Attorney: Butte, MT or Sioux Falls, SD. The Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary serves as the chief legal counsel for a publicly traded utility company with operations in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana and its subsidiaries. Counsel oversees legal aspects of corporate compliance, governance and organization, government and regulatory relationships, human resources, significant transactions, litigation, and other corporate issues. External applicants should apply online at http://www.northwesternenergy.com.
1/14/10
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Attorneys: Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Dallas, TX. For information on the different positions that are available, please see the website: https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/fdic.exe/runuserinfo?Haveusedbefore=5.
1/7/10
Attorney: Washington, DC. Position Description and Criteria: The Indian Law Resource Center is now considering applications for an attorney position in the Washington, D.C. office. The attorney will provide legal assistance to Indian and Alaska Native nations, including Indian peoples in Mexico, Central and South America, in matters relating to indigenous rights, sovereignty and international human rights, environmental protection and the rights of Native women. The attorney will play a role in carrying out all of the legal programs of the Indian Law Resource Center. In addition to legal work, the successful candidate will participate in policy analysis, fund raising, communications activities and other program work of the Center, and will assist in the general administrative tasks of the Center. The attorney will work under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Director of the Center’s Washington D.C. office and with the
assistance of other Center attorneys and professional staff. Substantial knowledge and experience in areas of Indian and Alaska Native affairs, federal Indian law, and indigenous legal issues are required. Federal litigation experience and an understanding of international fora are strongly preferred. Strong research and writing skills and the ability to travel are required. The ability to read and speak Spanish is strongly preferred. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Native Americans, women, and all others are encouraged to apply.
An applicant must be admitted to the bar in the United States or must be qualified for admission within a reasonable time. Salary for the position will depend on experience. Excellent benefits are provided. About the Indian Law Resource Center The Indian Law Resource Center is a non-profit law and advocacy organization established and directed by American Indians. We provide legal help without charge to indigenous nations in major cases involving indigenous rights, human rights, land claims, and environmental protection. The Center seeks to overcome problems affecting indigenous peoples by establishing national and international legal standards that uphold indigenous human rights and dignity, strengthen indigenous self-determination, and protect indigenous lands and resources. For further information about the Center, visit our website, www.indianlaw.org. Interested attorneys may apply by sending a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample (exclusively your work), and list of three references to Marilyn Richardson at mt@indianlaw.org or by mail to 602 N. Ewing St., Helena, MT 59601.
1/5/10
Associate Attorney: Washington, DC. Kenyon and Kenyon is one of the larges and most diversified intellectual property law firms in the country, and we have providing intellectual property solutions for our US and global clients since 1879. We are presently seeking an experience EE prosecutor for our Washington, DC office. The candidate should have 1-4 years of experience in patent writing/prosecution in the electrical arts. Salary is commensurate with experience and our compensation package is highly competitive and includes a complete benefits package. If you are interested in applying for this position and have the requisite training and experience, please forward your resume and cover letter to: Director of Professional Recruiting; Kenyon and Kenyon; One Broadway; New York, NY 10004.
1/5/10
Transactional Attorneys: Bakersfield, CA. The law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, an established and growing AV rated firm, has served the needs of clients in the San Joaquin Valley for more than 55 years. We have two separate positions to fill at this time, both for our Bakersfield office: An attorney with 3-5 years experience and strong analytical skills. An attorney with 3-8 years experience with tax planning and strong analytical skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Applicants will find that KDG emphasizes a professional collegiality and offers opportunities growth and challenges in its practice areas. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to: Shannon McNeill; Human Resources Manager; smcneill@kleinlaw.com.
North Dakota & Minnesota Clerkships
Clerkships Elsewhere
1/5/10
Administrative Law Clerk: San Francisco, CA. Primary duties include management of all chambers functions, including review and processing of orders and coordination with the clerk’s office and the bar. Approximately one-half of the duties will be those of a traditional elbow law clerk, including calendar preparation, legal research and drafting of memoranda. Qualifications: must be a law school graduate from a law school of recognized standing, and have one or more of the following attributions: standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which, in the opinion of the appointing judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. The successful candidate will have strong organizational, management and communications skills, as well as a thorough knowledge of the law and legal procedure, and possess skill in legal writing; must be able to quickly process and resolve complex issues; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required; ability to use Westlaw or WordPerfect is highly desirable. How to apply: Submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, resume, and requirements to: Human Resources Section; United States Bankruptcy Court; Post Office Box 7341; San Francisco, CA 94120-7341. Fax number: 415-268-2380 or email: jobs@canb.uscourts.gov. Please specify the Administrative Law Clerk position in the cover letter and/or email subject line.
Solo Practice Opportunities
9/25/09
Law Firm For Sale: Carrington, ND. Opportunity in Carrington, ND. May take business over immediately. Attractive, enterprising community located in the heartland of North Dakota; situated on an excellent highway system at the intersection of Highways 281 and 200. Equal distance from major North Dakota cities – Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot. Population of 2500. For more information, contact: Fabian Noack; Home phone: 701-652-3450; Business Phone: 701-652-3164; Email: noack@daktel.com
