Court seeks Attorney Member for Client Security Board
What the Board Does
- Reviews claims (already investigated by staff) that ask the Fund to reimburse clients who lost money because a lawyer acted dishonestly.
- Makes the final decision about how compensation is paid out.
- Occasionally works on special projects that help improve the board’s work.
What the Role Looks Like
- The time commitment is four board meetings a year, approximately 2 hours each, with some advance preparation like reviewing case materials that are sent to you.
- Meetings are held virtually (with one in-person meeting per year).
- Terms are three years each, and each member can serve a maximum of two terms.
- Compensation is limited to reimbursement for costs.
- Familiarity with the professional responsibility system in Minnesota is a plus, not a must. Training is provided!
How to Apply
- Write a brief letter of interest explaining why you want to serve.
- Attach your current resume or CV.
- Send both by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30th, 2026 to either:
Email (preferred): mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us
Mail: Christa Rutherford‑Block, Clerk of Appellate Courts, 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155
More details about the Board’s work are on the website: https://csb.mncourts.gov
Help Victims of Lawyer Dishonesty– Join the Minnesota Client Security Board
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