Law Clerk, Honorable Allison Whalen, Swift County

Job description

Judge Allison Whalen is seeking a motivated, professional individual to serve as a full-time judicial law clerk. Judge Whalen is chambered in the Swift County Courthouse, Benson, Minnesota and assigned to cases in Swift, Kandiyohi, and Meeker counties in the Eighth Judicial District. This position includes the opportunity for a flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely. The anticipated start date is early August 2026. A judicial clerkship-particularly an out-state clerkship—provides the clerk a unique opportunity to develop courtroom-based knowledge, hone research and writing skills, and gain in-depth experience in a wide variety of legal issues. A judicial clerkship offers insight into the judicial decision-making process and practical litigation experience and provides an opportunity to interact with and observe a large number of practicing attorneys. Law Clerks work directly with the District Court Judge performing legal research, drafting legal documents, jury instructions, correspondence, memoranda, draft orders, and other writings as required. The law clerk will communicate orally and in writing with attorneys, county and court personnel, and other members o...