Part-Time Law Clerk (Remote) for Senate Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Holiday pay

Optional retirement accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Minnesota Senate seeks two part-time Law Clerks to conduct nonpartisan legal and non-legal research for Counsel and Analysts in the Office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis. This appointment runs January through May 2027.

Applicants must have completed at least one year of ABA‑accredited law school, possess strong writing and research skills, and be able to work independently. Telework opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least one year of law school at an ABA-accredited institution.
• Non-partisan background.
• Knowledge of WestLaw and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal and non-legal research on a variety of issues being considered by the legislature.
• Drafting memos summarizing and analyzing research results.
• Identifying and summarizing relevant cases.
• Identifying and comparing laws from other states.

Skills

Legal research

Research and writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

1 year of law school (ABA-accredited)

Tools

WestLaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minnesota Senate seeks two part-time Law Clerks to conduct nonpartisan legal and non-legal research for Counsel and Analysts in the Office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis. This appointment runs January through May 2027.

Applicants must have completed at least one year of ABA‑accredited law school, possess strong writing and research skills, and be able to work independently. Telework opportunities are available.