Conciliation Court Referee – Per Diem

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Lead general conciliation calendars and debt collection calendars consisting of 12 to 50 cases during each half-day session.

• Review court calendars, case filings, and associated materials prior to scheduled hearings.

• Listen to and assess testimony, claims, and evidence presented by parties, witnesses, and expert consultants.

• Evaluate whether claims are substantiated by the facts and relevant laws.

• Make determinations on the admissibility of evidence and manage the orderly presentation of testimonies and proceedings.

• Draft orders and related documents in accordance with the standards of the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

• Conduct legal research as needed to aid in judicial decision-making.

• Utilize significant discretion and independent judgment while performing duties in line with applicable state statutes.

• Uphold order, decorum, and professionalism throughout all proceedings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in Minnesota.

• Must hold a valid attorney's license in the State of Minnesota.

• Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney.

• Must be in good standing with the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility board and have no disciplinary actions within the last five years.

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

• Should not have a client base that could lead to frequent conflicts in the types of cases typically heard in the conciliation court.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits.

• Enhanced fertility benefits.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Pension plan.

• Paid parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.