NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Student Attorney
Government Center, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$21/hr - $21/hrNEOGOV is a company recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota, committed to fostering a vibrant community. The Student Attorney role involves performing professional legal work under supervision in the County Attorney’s office, including legal research, writing, and appearing in court hearings.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
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