Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota's Second Judicial District Court. The Honorable Dale B. Lindman retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Saint Paul in Ramsey County in the Second Judicial District.

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 contacting Tiffany Orth, Appointments Coordinator, via e-mail at tiffany.orth@state.mn.us. A cover letter and resume should also be submitted with the application. Application materials are due by close of business, Thursday, August 2, 2012. Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Saint Paul.

For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact Tiffany Orth at tiffany.orth@state.mn.us or at (651) 201-3413.

Minnesota's Second Judicial District consists of Ramsey County.