Law Clerk for the Honorable Luis Bartolomei, Hennepin County

Expand your court experience or begin your legal career as a District Court Law Clerk!

This position is in the chambers of the Honorable Luis Bartolomei in the 4 th Judicial District (Hennepin County). Judge Bartolomei is currently assigned, full-time, to presiding over criminal. Must be interested in criminal law. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until October 14, 2026; early submission is encouraged.

Law Clerks work directly with a District Court Judge performing professional legal research, preparation of memoranda, opinions, and orders and related clerical/administrative work. This position supports the functions of a District Court Judge to uphold the court’s mission of providing justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.

- Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities
- Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, and jury instructions, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the Judge
- Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations
- Confer with Judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents and issuing orders
- Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain records attendant to court proceedings
- Courtroom duties, including taking court minutes; calling the calendar; swearing in jury panels and witnesses; and assisting in various court proceedings such as arraignments, motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials
- Administrative duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education and Experience:

Law Clerk

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference
- Knowledge of court practices and procedures
- Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles
- Ability to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships
- Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience, and understanding in the course of work duties
- Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner
- Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

- Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by October 14, 2026, at 11:59pm.
- All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.
- Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]); or phone: 612-540-6488.