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Part-time and Summer Clerkship & Intern Positions
North Dakota & Minnesota Associate Positions
Associate Positions Elsewhere
North Dakota & Minnesota Clerkships
Clerkships Elsewhere
Part-time and Summer Clerkship & Intern Positions
6/9/08
Winter Intern Program: San Diego, CA. This is a three week program that begins the third Tuesday in December and runs through the first Friday after January 1st. This program is designed to give 2L and 3L law students exposure to the work environment in the Public Defender’s office including courtroom appearances. It is recommended but not required that all winter interns be certified by the California state bar. Students may be certified by the bar if they have taken civil procedure and evidence classes. More information can be found at the State Bar of California site at calbar.ca.gov (see “practical training of law students” in the special services section). In addition to assisting in the arraignment courts, interns will be assigned to work directly with attorneys in our office. The more time the intern has to invest, the greater the experience he or she will receive. Interns may shadow the attorneys, research and write motions, assist in client interviews, prepare investigation requests, participate in case preparation, participate in courtroom appearances, and perform in other public defender work. These are not paid positions, however, the experience that these volunteers receive is priceless. Candidates should submit resumes, cover letters, and their most recent unofficial transcript. Email: Michael.Owens@sdcounty.ca.gov or Fax to: 619-338-4811, Attn: Michael Owens. Deadline: October 17, 2008.
5/19/08
Law Clerk: Grand Forks, ND. Part to full-time (flexibility in schedule). Summer 2008 may be extended to part-time for 2008-2009 school term. Research and brief writing primarily for criminal law issues. Would be working for two attorneys, one with an emphasis in criminal law and general practice and the other attorney with an emphasis in family law and mediation. Contact Henry Howe or Mary Seaworth at 421 DeMers Avenue; Grand Forks, ND with writing sample and resume. Call: 701/772-4225.
5/7/08
Law Student Researcher: Grand Forks, ND. Central Legal Research, the Law School’s legal research and writing program that employs UND law student researchers to assist the state’s criminal justice system, has four openings for the law student research positions. Four students will be hired from the Class of 2010 and to begin work on the first day of fall classes and continue through the 2008-09 academic year. All new hires will be compensated with a waiver equivalent to the cost of the instate tuition. Fees are not part of the waiver. In exchange for the tuition waiver, the law student researchers will provide 170 hours of service to CLR each semester. Successful applicants also will be required to enroll in Criminal Procedure I and II. If you are interested in a CLR law student researcher position, please complete the attached application and email to me at ayers@law.und.edu or mail the application, resume, and writing sample to the address below or place in the Intra-Campus mail, or you may bring the application into the CLR office. You may direct any questions you have about the program to me. Elaine Ayers, Program Director; Central Legal Research UND School of Law; O’Kelly Hall, Room 106; 221 Centennial Drive, Stop 9049; Grand Forks, ND 58202-9049.
5/1/08
Summer Interns: Wausau, WI. Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. is a non-profit law firm dedicated to equal access to justice for Northern Wisconsin’s residents. Located in Wausau’s Historic Washington Square, Wisconsin Judicare acts as the civil legal service provider for Wisconsin’s northern thirty-three counties and eleven federally recognized Indian tribes. The Indian Law Office of Wisconsin Judicare provides representation to low income Native Americans in civil matters involving Indian law issues. The Indian Law Office is looking for 1-2 summer interns, preferably full-time, to assist staff attorneys with direct client representation, conference planning, presentations and site visits to all of Wisconsin’s tribal nations. Office car available for travel purposes. Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30p.m. with some occasional travel required. Starting and ending dates are negotiable but a 10-week internship is preferred. Please send cover letter, resume, references, and transcript to: Wisconsin Judicare; Attn: James Botsford; PO Box 6100; Wausau, WI 54402. Please contact the Indian Law Office at 1-715-842-1681 for additional information.
3/4/08
Law Clerk: St. Paul, MN. The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking a Law Clerk for the 2009-2010 term. The Supreme Court of Minnesota is the highest court of the state and consists of seven justices. The court will hire law clerks for a single court year that generally extends from August 1 to July 31 of the following year or such later date, as the volume of opinions requires. It is estimated that 10 to 11 clerkship vacancies exist for the period from August 2009 through July 2010. The minimum academic requirement for application is enrollment as a second-year law student; graduation from an accredited law school is required to begin employment. Professional skills and scholastic proficiency are both considered. Strong writing and research skills are essential. Writing for the law review, for a law journal, or for moot court is very helpful. Selection of law clerks is made after applications have been reviewed and personal interviews have been conducted by the court. The anticipated salary for the 2009-2010 term is $52,931. Submit completed application, resume, legal writing sample and official transcript with class rank (must be mailed directly from the Registrar’s Office). You may download the application from www.mncourts.gov, or call 651-297-3430, and mail it to the undersigned by July 18, 2008. Send to: Minnesota Judicial Center; Human Resources Department, Room G27; 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.; St. Paul, MN 55155.
3/4/08
Law Clerk: St. Paul, MN. The Minnesota Court of Appeals is seeking law clerks for the 2009-2010 term. The Minnesota Court of Appeals review cases appealed from district courts and administrative agencies. Nineteen judges serve on the Court of Appeals, which is divided into five rotating panels of three judges each, hearing oral arguments throughout the year. The court is located in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, MN. Approximately 16 clerkships will be offered in October 2008 for the term August 2009 through August 2010. Some judges may use the candidate pool for hiring clerks later in the year. The primary duties of a law clerk are to analyze and research cases on appeal. The minimum academic requirement for application is enrollment as a second-year law student; graduation from an accredited law school is required to begin employment. Professional skills and scholastic proficiency are both considered. Strong writing and research skills are essential; writing for the law review, for a law journal, or for moot court is very helpful. Selection of law clerks is made after application have been reviewed and personal interviews have been conducted by the court. The anticipated salary for the 2009-2010 term is $50,467. Submit completed application, resume, legal writing sample and official transcript with class rank (must be mailed directly from the Registrar’s Office). You may download the application from www.mncourts.gov, or call 651-297-3430, and mail it to the undersigned by August 20, 2008. Send to: Minnesota Judicial Center; Human Resources Department, Room G27; 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.; St. Paul, MN 55155.
North Dakota & Minnesota Associate Positions
7/10/08
Associate: Warroad, MN. Law Office of Steven A. Anderson, is seeking an associate attorney for general practice. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Steven A. Anderson; PO Box 430; Warroad, MN 56763.
7/10/08
Attorney: Minneapolis, MN. Are you looking for the opportunity of a lifetime? We are a very successful law firm in Minneapolis seeking to employ a highly motivated lawyer who has excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills, with at least five years of experience in estate planning, business and commercial law. If selected, you will work with a dynamic senior partner who has a very large, growing book of high quality business, and who is an alumnus of the University of North Dakota Law School. If you are excited about this position, please send a resume in absolute confidence to Law Opportunity; PO Box 2727; Minneapolis, MN 55402.
6/25/08
Assistant County Attorney: Walker, MN. Contact's Name: Kathy Kresien;
E-Mail: cass.atty@co.cass.mn.us; Phone: 218-547-7255. Description: The Cass County Attorney's office in Walker, Minnesota, is looking to fill an Assistant County Attorney position. This position will be responsible for prosecution of gross misdemeanor and/or misdemeanor level offenses, and/or juvenile offenses. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
6/25/08
Independent Petroleum Landmen: Dickinson, ND. The job candidate will preferably have a Legal Degree and be able to travel North Dakota, Montana, and surrounding states. This position works closely with field operations, in-house legal staff and outside counsel, private landowners, municipalities, regulatory agencies, surface developers and other companies to facilitate proper surface use agreements for drilling and production operation projects. Coordinates contact with landowners, lessors, and working interest owners regarding curative issues, spacing and pooling issues, joint operations, multiple pay zone and related issues, right-of-way, and other land/operation matters. Must have an independent working knowledge (or be willing to learn) of the land function and more complex working interest issues involving joint operations, spacing and unit designations and development, negotiation of trades and preparation of curative and related instruments. Must have strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills and ability to work independently, manage complex projects, demonstrate initiative, and meet project deadlines. Interested job candidates should email their resume to contex@ndsupernet.com Salary is $300.00/day plus all expenses paid.
6/25/08
Full-time Petroleum Landman: Bismarck, ND. Petro-Hunt, an Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company has an opening for a full-time Petroleum Landman in its Bismarck, ND office. Duties include county records research, contract drafting and negotiation, regulator and legislative matters, and others. Education requirement is a Law Degree or Business Management Degree. Starting pay is $60,000 plus full benefits. Interested parties should contact: Jeff Herman; Petro-Hunt; 400 E. Broadway, Suite 514; Bismarck, ND 58501. Telephone: 701-258-1557, ext. 2. jherman@petrohunt.com
6/16/08
Attorney: Fargo, ND. Fargo, ND five-person law firm seeking attorney. Practice would involve broad range of general practice with emphasis on family law, experience preferred. Flexible salary, benefits, or office sharing arrangement. Please send resume to Cheryl Gumke; Solberg Law Firm; 1129 - 5th Avenue South, PO Box 1897; Fargo, ND 58107-1897; fax: 701/237-4627; or email: cqumke@solberglaw.com.
6/11/08
Attorney: St. Paul, MN. The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General accepts select resumes from smart, talented, hard-working attorneys who have the motivation and skills to do the very best legal work. The Office provides staff attorneys with experiences that are often lacking in other legal settings. First, staff attorneys get “hands on” experience litigating their own cases, from taking depositions to arguing in court to trying cases. Second, staff attorneys work on important, challenging and meaningful cases that help make Minnesota a better, strong, and safer place to live. We seek to hire only the very best legal talent. Applicants must be driven, highly motivated, and enjoy hard work. They should possess the skills, talent, and drive to excel in the Office’s mission of pursuing justice for Minnesota citizens. Applicants should have top academic credentials (top 25 percent preferred), excellent written and verbal communication skills, superior advocacy skills, outstanding analytical ability, and a strong work ethic. If you think you have what it takes to excel on our team, please send a cover letter and resume as follows: Office of the Minnesota Attorney General; Attn: Melody Cylkowski; 102 State Capitol; St. Paul, MN 55155.
6/9/08
Attorney: Detroit Lakes, MN. Five-person Northwest Minnesota law firm with main office in Detroit Lakes seeking attorney. Minnesota license required. Practice would involve the broad range of general practice including criminal prosecution and defense, family law, civil litigation and real estate. Salary and benefits appropriate for area and skill level. If you would like to live near our beautiful Minnesota lakes, please send your resume to: TMS&M; PO Box 1599; Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-1599. The firm is Thorwaldsen Malmstrom Sorum & Majors.
5/20/08
Associate: New Ulm, MN. Berens, Rodenberg & O’Connor, a general practice law firm located in New Ulm, Minnesota is seeking an associate, 0 to 3 years of experience, to join the firm in the general practice of law. The position will also include some criminal prosecution. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package along with a pleasant working environment. Applicants need to be self-motivated and have excellent communication and writing skills. Please submit resume and writing sample to: Attention: Hiring Partner; Berens, Rodenberg & O’Connor; P.O. Box 428; New Ulm, MN 56073; 507-233-3900; tdomeier@brolaw.com
5/1/08
Associate Attorney: Minneapolis, Minnesota. AV-rated, downtown, civil litigation law firm seeks associate attorney with zero to three years work experience. We offer excellent benefits and a congenial work environment. For immediate consideration, please submit resume along with references to: LPulver@tapg-law.com.
5/1/08
Associate: St. Paul, MN. AV-rated litigation defense firm seeks an associate with one to three years of litigation defense experience. Candidate must have strong research, writing and advocacy skills. We seek a colleague of high intellectual achievement and strong interpersonal skills. Please submit a resume and cover letter to: roemelingl@srsg.net or by mail: Spence, Ricke, Sweeney & Gernes, Attn: Lisa Roemeling; 325 Cedar St., Suite 600; St. Paul, MN 55101.
6/9/08
Attorney: Oklahoma City, OK. Hampton and Milligan is an AV rated law firm in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma specializing in oil and gas title examination. We are seeking recent law school graduates with oil and gas experience to start an office in Bismarck, North Dakota and would like to interview interested candidates. Contact by email or phone if interested and I will provide you contact information. brickson@law.und.edu or 701/777-6265.
North Dakota & Minnesota Clerkships
7/10/08
Law Clerk: St. Cloud, MN. The Honorable Paul Widick is seeking qualified candidates for a judicial law clerk position. The law clerks and the judges have a close working relationship that affords the clerk an opportunity to observe how judges reason and arrive at their decisions. A law clerk can expect a comprehensive experience in many facets of the law. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school; attorney who has taken the Bar is preferred. To apply, please click on this link Law Clerk Application Form to download an application form or obtain by calling 320-656-6555. Along with the application submit a letter of application, resume, one writing sample and transcript of grades to: Seventh Judicial District; Attn: Law Clerk Judge Paul Widick; Box 1836; St. Cloud, MN 56302.
7/10/08
Law Clerk: St. Cloud, MN. The Honorable Frederick Grunke is seeking qualified candidates for a judicial law clerk position. Duties include preparing memoranda and opinions, preparation of jury instructions, conducting legal research, and trial attendance. The law clerks and the judges have a close working relationship that affords the clerk an opportunity to observe how judges reason and arrive at their decisions. A law clerk can expect a comprehensive experience in many facets of the law. Graduate of an accredited law school. Attorney who has taken the Bar is preferred. To apply, please click on this link Law Clerk Application Form to download an application form or obtain by calling 320/656-6555. Along with the application submit a letter of application, resume, one writing sample and transcript of grades to: Seventh Judicial District; Attn: Law Clerk – Judge Frederick Grunke; Box 1836; St. Cloud, MN 56302.
7/8/08
Law Clerk: Park Rapids, MN. Applications are currently being accepted for the Judicial Law Clerk position with Judge Robert Tiffany in Park Rapids, Minnesota. This position will begin on or about September 2, 2008. DESCRIPTION: The individual selected will work with trial court Judge Robert Tiffany and will perform legal research, draft orders and memoranda, attend some hearings and trials, and assist with jury instructions. The law clerk will work on issues in all areas of the law including civil, juvenile, probate, and zoning law, with an emphasis on criminal and family law. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited law school. Experience using a Windows operating system. Experience using Microsoft Word. Experience using Westlaw. Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to appointment. SALARY: $21.09 per hour and includes excellent State of Minnesota benefits. TO APPLY: Persons interested must mail a resume, completed application, transcript, and writing sample to: Hon. Robert Tiffany; District Court Judge; Hubbard County Courthouse; 301 Court Avenue; Park Rapids, MN 56470 Applications can be obtained on line at www.mncourts.gov or by calling 9th District Administration at (218)759-4361.
6/19/08
Law Clerk: Morris, MN. Judges Peter Hoff, chambered in Wilkin County, Breckenridge and Gerald Seibel, chambered in Stevens County, Morris, are seeking qualified candidates for a judicial law clerk position. Both judges hear cases in the entire Eighth Judicial District but primarily hear cases in the counties of Big Stone. Duties include preparing memoranda and opinions, preparation of jury instructions, conducting legal research, and trial attendance. The law clerks and the judges have a close working relationship that affords the clerk an opportunity to observe how judges reason and arrive at their decisions. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school; attorney who has taken the Bar is preferred; successfully applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check. $20.43 per hour. To request an employment application form, please call 320-656-6555, or download from www.mncourts.gov. Submit a letter of application, resume, one writing sample and transcript of grades to: Eighth Judicial District; Attn: Law Clerk; Box 1017; Wilmar, MN 56201.
5/1/08
Law Clerk: Two Harbors, MN. The Honorable Kenneth Sandvik is seeking qualified candidates for a Judicial Law Clerk position. Judicial Law Clerks work directly with the District Court Judge performing legal research and drafting memoranda. In addition to legal research and writing, clerks have the opportunity to observe court proceedings and learn first hand how the court system operates. The successful candidate will be articulate, self-motivated, and an excellent writer. Solid academic and analytical skills are required. Applicants must have the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing. $20.43 hourly. Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2008. Download an application from http://www.mncourts.gov/?page=1554 or obtain by calling 218/279-2562, or email Matthew.Silverness@courts.state.mn.us Submit resume and application to: Sixth District Administration; Law Clerk – Two Harbors; 11 East Superior Street, Suite 380; Duluth, MN 55802.
3/26/08
Law Clerk: Bemidji, MN. Applications are currently being accepted for the Judicial Law Clerk position with Judge Paul Benshoof in Bemidji, MN. This position will begin on or about August/September 2008. The individual selected will work with trial court Judge Paul Benshoof and will perform legal research, draft orders and memoranda, attend some hearings and trials, and assist with jury instructions. The law clerk will work on issues in all areas of the law including civil, juvenile, probate, and zoning law, with an emphasis on criminal and family law. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school; experience using a Windows operating system; experience using Microsoft Word; experience using Westlaw. $20.43 per hour. Persons interested must mail a resume, completed application, transcript, and writing sample to: The Honorable Paul Benshoof; Judge of District Court; Beltrami County Judicial Center; 600 Minnesota Avenue NW #108; Bemidji, MN 56601. Applications can be obtained on line at www.mncourts.gov or by calling 9th District Administration at 218-759-4361.
3/18/08
Law Clerk: Warren, MN. Applications are currently being accepted for the Judicial Law Clerk position with Judge Donald Aandal in Warren, MN. This position will begin on or about May 12, 2008. The individual selected will work with trial court Judge Donald Aandal and will perform legal research, draft orders and memoranda, attend some hearings and trials, and assist with jury instructions. The law clerk will work on issues in all areas of the law including civil, juvenile, probate, and zoning law, with an emphasis on criminal and family law. $20.43 per hour and includes excellent State of Minnesota benefits. Persons interested must mail a resume, completed application, transcript, and writing sample to: The Honorable Donald Aandal; Judge of District Court; Marshall County Courthouse; 208 E. Colvin, Suite 18; Warren, MN 56762. Applications can be obtained on line at www.mncourts.gov or by calling 9th District Administration at 218/759-4361.
6/9/08
Clerkships: Washington, DC. The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces exercises world-wide appellate jurisdiction over court-martial cases involving US military personnel. Cases on our docket address a broad range of legal issues, including constitutional law, criminal law, evidence, administrative law, and national security law. Our decisions are subject to direct review by the Supreme Court of the United States. Our clerks perform an important public service in an environment designed to enhance their legal skills. The Court’s website contains useful information about the Court, including recent decisions: http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov. Judge Effron anticipates three openings for full-time clerks beginning in September 2009. Application period: September 2, 2008 until the position is filled. Each position is open to persons interested in either a one-year or two-year clerkship. The compensation for clerks is similar to the salary structure at other federal courts. Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed two years of law school at the time of application. Judge Effron anticipates one opening for summer intern in 2009. Consideration will be given to law students who have completed at least one semester of law school at the time of application. Application period: January 26, 2009 until filled. Candidates for both the clerkship and the internship should submit: (1) a brief cover letter; the cover letter should note the position for which the candidate is applying; (2) a resume; (3) a law school transcript (a photocopy is acceptable; (4) two letters of recommendation from faculty members or employers familiar with the candidates legal work; and (5) a writing sample. Please submit applications via US mail or a commercial delivery service. Please do not submit materials via fax or email. All candidates who have submitted a complete application will be notified when the selection process has been completed. Contact: Rose Bennett 202-761-5210.
