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Minnesota Judicial Branch · 17 hours ago

Judge Unit Paralegal - Beltrami County - Honorable John Melbye (Temporary)

Bemidji, MN, United States

Full-time, Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$26.75/hr - $31.36/hr

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking a motivated individual to serve as a temporary Judge Unit Paralegal for the Honorable John Melbye in Beltrami County. The role involves providing professional legal support to a district court judge, including conducting legal research, drafting documents, and performing various clerical and courtroom duties.

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Responsibilities

Conducts legal research

Drafts legal documents, orders, dispositions, and other documents, reports, and correspondence for the judge

Receives, screens, and routes incoming telephone calls and callers; screens mail; schedules matters for hearing and maintains the judge’s personal calendar

May perform courtroom duties including calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witness; taking court minutes; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials

Performs a variety of confidential, technical, and general clerical tasks, and administrative work for the judge or referee; transcribes dictation

May prepare outlines and orders reflecting pertinent court proceedings; may perform a variety of technical clerical activities in court as required by the judge or referee

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsParalegal certificationCourt rulesLegal terminologyCommunication skillsCultural sensitivityClerical skillsTechnical skills

Required

Certification as a paralegal or possession of an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in law, criminal justice, court administration, or a related field

Experience in a legal setting is required

Certification as a paralegal through an approved ABA program or through the PACE or CLA/CP certification exams is required in lieu of an Associates Degree

Certification as a qualified neutral, as required by the position

Knowledge of laws, court rules, and sources of legal reference

Knowledge of court practices and procedures

Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people including attorneys and pro se parties

Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles

Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner

Skill in the operation of a personal computer with work processing and legal research software

Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties