2027 Spring Law Clerk-Antitrust

Office of the Minnesota Attorney General; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission to help Minnesotans live with dignity, safety, and respect. The AGO provides hands-on antitrust experience for law students, reviewing documents, researching issues, and drafting written work.

Clerks must contribute significantly and may work with the Minnesota Farmers Union on legal education. Applicants should be prepared to work 20 hours a week during a twelve-week period beginning in January 2027.

Qualifications

• Current student in good standing with an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Writing sample up to 5 pages required to be included with a cover letter within the application submission.
• Ability to adapt in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment; good judgement and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Review documents and research legal issues in antitrust law focused on food and agriculture markets.
• Draft written product and other materials for public and internal review.
• Work 20 hours per week during a twelve-week period starting January 2027; salary $20/hour; hybrid work arrangement.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical

Communication

Writing sample

Education

Law school student

Job description

Who May Apply:Open to all qualified applicants

Date Posted:10/23/2026

Closing Date:11/5/2026

Legal Assistant 1 Salary Range:$20.00/hour

Job Summary

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and as of 2026, has been recognized as a Top Workplace Minnesota six years in a row and Top Workplace USA five years in a row.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is offering law students a unique opportunity to work directly with Assistant Attorneys General and other staff of the AGO and gain hands‑on experience with antitrust law in food and agriculture markets, including reviewing documents, researching legal issues, and drafting written product. This position allows law students to develop professional skills and expand their knowledge while performing meaningful and challenging work focused on antitrust issues in food and agriculture markets. We require our law clerks to assume a significant amount of responsibility over their files and put forth the very best work on behalf of the public. While the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation sponsored the creation of this position, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office will direct the work of the fellow and the Minnesota Farmers Union will not have knowledge of or be involved in the investigatory work of the clerk. The clerk will have the option of working with the Minnesota Farmers Union and other partners on legal education.

Applicants should be prepared to work 20 hours a week during a twelve‑week period beginning in January 2027. Law Clerks will receive a salary of $20/hour.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in‑office work and telework).

Minimum Qualifications

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is committed to building the best public law office in the nation. In order to reach that goal, we seek law students from diverse backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and skills, and a sincere interest in serving the public. First, second, third-year students are eligible for this law clerk position.

All resumes submitted should clearly show the following qualifications:

• Current student in good standing with an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills (a writing sample of up to 5 pages is required to be included with a cover letter within the application submission)
• Ability to:
  1. Adapt in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment
  2. Show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic
• All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application: 1) Resume; and 2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages) in one document

Why Work For Us

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of colour and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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