The Supreme Court is seeking to fill two positions on the Legal Paraprofessional Standing Committee. One member would be appointed to a three-year term starting January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2029. The other member would be appointed for a partial term beginning January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2028.
The Committee is charged by the Minnesota Supreme Court with administering the Legal Paraprofessional Program and making recommendations to the Supreme Court regarding Rule 12 of the Supervised Rules of Practice. The Legal Paraprofessional Program was established on January 1, 2025, and oversees the delivery of legal services by authorized legal paraprofessionals who are supervised by licensed Minnesota attorneys in certain areas of unmet legal needs. More information about the Program is available at https://mncourts.gov/help-topics/Legal-Paraprofessional-Program.
The Committee is comprised of thirteen members and typically meets remotely on the third Tuesday of the month over the noon hour.
To be considered for these openings, submit a letter of interest and a resume to Christa Rutherford-Block, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, via e-mail at mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us by November 30, 2026. In the letter, include a description of your interest in the legal needs of low-income and moderate-income Minnesotans or highlight experience with legal services to these populations. Applicants who are judicial officers, attorneys, legal paraprofessionals, or paralegals with experience working in areas of unmet legal need are encouraged to apply.
Questions regarding Committee membership should be directed to paraprogram@courts.state.mn.us.