Law Clerk – Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is seeking Spring Law Clerks to work with Assistant Attorneys General across divisions, gaining hands-on experience in reviewing documents, researching legal issues, drafting written work, and appearing in court.

Clerks are expected to work 20 hours per week for ten weeks starting January 2027. Salary is $20.00 per hour, and the position offers a hybrid work environment combining in-office and telework options.

Qualifications

• Current student in good standing with an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills; writing sample required.
• Ability to adapt in an inclusive, collaborative work environment; show judgement and work ethic.
• Applicants must upload two documents: resume and cover letter with writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Review documents and research legal issues.
• Draft written products and legal memos.
• Appear in court as needed.
• Support Attorneys General across divisions.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Judgement & work ethic

Education

Law student

Job description

Who May Apply:Open to all qualified applicants

Date Posted:10/16/2026

Closing Date:11/2/2026

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 Office is currently seeking three Spring Law Clerks to work directly with Assistant Attorneys General across all divisions of the Office, and gain hands‑on experience reviewing documents, researching legal issues, drafting written product, and appearing in court. This position allows law students to develop professional skills and expand their knowledge while performing meaningful and challenging work on a wide variety of issues. 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.

Applicants should be prepared to work 20 hours per week during a ten‑week period beginning in January 2027. Law Clerks receive a salary of $20.00/hour. This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in‑office work and telework).

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student in good standing with an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills (writing sample required)
• Ability to:
  • Adapt in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment
  • Show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic
• IMPORTANT!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 color 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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