Student Attorney

Salary: $21.00 Hourly
Location : Rochester, MN
Job Type: Provisional Full-Time
Job Number: SW C 12-29-2023 BR
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: 2/2/2024 12:00 AM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Union: Non-Union
Olmsted County has earned the 2023 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected salary is $21.00 per hour.
Current enrollment in a School of Law in Minnesota approved by the American Bar Association or another School of Law approved by the American Bar Association who otherwise meets the qualifications of Student Practice Rules; has completed at the time of the original certification legal studies equivalent to at least two (2) semesters of full-time study and; has been certified by the Dean or designee of the Law School as being in good academic standing.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Nature of Work
Under direct and regular supervision, Student Attorneys perform professional legal work in the County Attorney's office. Work involves regularly appearing on the record in uncontested and contested hearings and legal research and writing.
Examples of Work

• Student attorneys in the criminal division will conduct legal research and writing as assigned by attorneys. Writing assignments include general research, omnibus briefs, and appellate briefs. Students appear in court hearings such as arraignments, omnibus hearings, contested evidentiary hearings, court trials, and jury trials. Students assist in complaint drafting and charging decisions. Students will be responsible for the prosecution of petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor traffic offenses, which includes negotiating settlements and conducting trials. Students in the criminal division will also participate in a trial school for newly hired members of law enforcement.
• Student attorneys in the civil division will conduct legal research and writing as assigned by attorneys. Writing assignments include general research regarding municipal law, commitments, and legal support of other Olmsted County entities. Students also draft appellate briefs related to these topics. Students appear in court hearings such as juvenile delinquency, truancy, child protection, child support, forfeiture, and commitment proceedings. Students are responsible for negotiating settlements regarding forfeited property during criminal proceedings. Students in the civil division also participate in a trial school for newly hired members of law enforcement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of the principles of both criminal and civil law and their application.
• Knowledge of legal research methods.
• Knowledge of trial procedure and the rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of administrative law.
• Knowledge of the Minnesota and United States Constitution.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
• Ability to present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and forcefully, and in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function:
24% or Less
25% - 49%
50%-74%
75% or more
Office environment
X
Sitting
X
Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing
X
Pushing up to 10 pounds
X
Lifting up to 10 pounds
X
Repetitive hand movements
X
Typing/data entry
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Operate vehicle
X
Close vision
X
Distance and color vision, depth perception, field of vision
X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
X
Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)
X
An Equal Opportunity Employer
No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).
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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

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You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the Student Attorney position. Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience.

• Current enrollment in a School of Law in Minnesota approved by the American Bar Association or another School of Law approved by the American Bar Association who otherwise meets the qualifications of Student Practice Rules; has completed at the time of the original certification legal studies equivalent to at least two (2) semesters of full-time study and; has been certified by the Dean or designee of the Law School as being in good academic standing

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