Term Law Clerk for Magistrate Judge

The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Term
Law Clerk to an incoming United States Magistrate Judge. The anticipated start date for this position is 
June 2025 but will be dependent upon the official appointment date of the judge. This is a term 
appointment with the length of employment expected to last one or two years with the possibility of 
extension (in no case exceeding four years) at the discretion of the judicial officer. The nature of a law clerk 
position includes working closely with the judge on a daily basis. As such, this is a primarily in-person 
clerkship, meaning the ideal candidate must be willing and able to physically report to chambers most days. 

The primary duties of the position include responsibilities such as researching substantive issues of federal 
and state law, drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and orders, and attending court conferences, 
mediations, and proceedings. Additional duties include interacting with chambers staff, court personnel, 
litigants, and the public, and providing trusted legal support to the judge. The selected candidate may 
perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must exhibit the highest standards of 
excellence and integrity, and display a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude to all.