Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Nelson Peralta, Hennepin County, Civil Division

Minnesota Judicial Branch · Minneapolis

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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Expand your court experience or launch your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk. In this role, you will work within the Minnesota Judicial Branch at the Trial Court level, gaining valuable insight into judicial and court processes while developing a unique perspective on the administration of justice through direct exposure to the work of the court.

This position supports the chambers of the Honorable Judge Nelson Peralta in the Fourth Judicial District (Hennepin County). He is assigned full time to preside over civil cases. From time to time, the assigned division or case type may change as operational needs require. Candidates with an interest in civil law are encouraged to apply. This position is available for immediate hire. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through 11/6/2026; early submission is recommended.

Law Clerks work directly with a Judicial Officer performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. 

This position supports the functions of a Judicial Officer 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. 

EXAMPLES 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, Referee, 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

  • Perform 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

  • Collaborate with Judicial Clerk or co-Law Clerk on administrative duties and perform certain administrative duties as assigned

  • Draft orders in a wide variety of civil cases, including orders on motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and other standard civil motions

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education and Experience:

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