Law Clerk

Minnesota Lavender Bar Association; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 56,146 - 81,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The Minnesota Tax Court is seeking a full-time Appeals Court Attorney/Law Clerk to assist tax court judges by researching, drafting opinions, and preparing orders. The role includes attending oral arguments, summarizing facts, and analyzing legal issues, with responsibilities also extending to courtroom support and remote hearings.

The position offers a hybrid telework arrangement up to 50%, with onsite attendance for team meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal opinions, memoranda and orders for tax court judges.
• Perform professional legal research and analyze complex issues.
• Attend oral arguments and conferences, read transcripts and memoranda.
• Summarize facts and prepare conclusions; manage courtroom and scheduling duties.
• Operate technology during remote hearings and maintain confidentiality.

Job description

The Minnesota Tax Court is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time paid Appeals Court Attorney/Law Clerk.

Under general supervision by a tax court judge, contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Minnesota Tax Court by performing professional legal research and other related clerical and administrative tasks in the preparation of memoranda, opinions and orders for tax court judges concerning the cases before them. This includes drafting legal opinions, attending oral arguments and conferences, reading transcripts and memoranda, researching the law, summarizing facts, and analyzing legal issues; performing courtroom and scheduling duties as assigned; operating technology during remote hearings; maintaining confidentiality; and other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework agreement, onsite attendance will be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs, which is typically 80% of the pay period. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review theTelework Policyfor details.

Job ID: 95934
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 08/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Tax Court
Division/Unit: Tax Court / Tax Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: Yes - 5%
Salary Range:$26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually
Classified Status: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 219 - Nonrepresented Employee Plan
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes