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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Student Attorney

Government Center, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$21/hr - $21/hr

NEOGOV 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.

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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

Legal researchTrial procedure knowledgeCriminal law knowledgeCivil law knowledgeAdministrative law knowledgeConstitutional law knowledgeComputer skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

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