ST. PAUL, MN -The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota's Second Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable John B. Van de North, Jr., and will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.

The Commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to Minnesota's judicial system. The following qualities will be considered for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The application process is now open for this vacancy.

An individual wishing to apply may request an application by writing to Lee E. Sheehy, Chair of the Commission on Judicial Selection, at 116 Veterans Service Building, 20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155, or by contacting Andrew Olson, Deputy Director of Appointments, via e-mail at andrew.c.olson@state.mn.us. A cover letter and resume should also be submitted with the application. Application materials are due by close of business, Friday, February 13, 2015. Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul.

For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact Andrew Olson at andrew.c.olson@state.mn.us or at (651) 201-3413.