Part-Time Law Clerk — Nonpartisan Senate Research

Senate; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Optional retirement accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Senate in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Law Clerk for the 2027 legislative session. This part-time role (10 hours/week) is non-partisan and telework-eligible, with an expected start in early January 2027 and a finish by mid-May 2027.

The clerk will conduct research and draft analyses for Counsel and Analysts under SCRFA oversight. The position requires admission to at least one year of law school, knowledge of WestLaw and MS Office, and strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to work

Qualifications

• Completion of at least one year of law school with coursework on legal research and writing.
• Non-partisan background and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and non-legal research for Counsel and Analysts in the Office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis.
• Draft memos summarizing and analyzing research results.
• Identify and summarize relevant cases.
• Identify and compare laws from other states.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong research and writing skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

One year of law school (ABA-accredited)

Tools

WestLaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senate in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Law Clerk for the 2027 legislative session. This part-time role (10 hours/week) is non-partisan and telework-eligible, with an expected start in early January 2027 and a finish by mid-May 2027.

The clerk will conduct research and draft analyses for Counsel and Analysts under SCRFA oversight. The position requires admission to at least one year of law school, knowledge of WestLaw and MS Office, and strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to work