Part-Time Law Clerk — Research, Drafting & Court Work

Dakota County; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dakota County is seeking a Law Student Practitioner to support the County Attorney’s Office in Hastings and West St. Paul. You will conduct legal research, draft memoranda and documents, and represent the County where permitted under supervision.

Work hours are variable; during the academic year typically up to 20 hours per week, with full-time hours available in the summer. Applicants must be one year into law school and eligible for supervised practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of one year of law school by January 1, 2027.
• Eligible for certification under the Supervised Practice Rules by January 1, 2027.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare written memoranda.
• Draft motions, pleadings and various legal documents.
• Represent the State and/or Dakota County in court hearings under attorney supervision.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting pleadings

Education

One year of law school completed by Jan 1, 2027

Job description

Dakota County is seeking a Law Student Practitioner to support the County Attorney’s Office in Hastings and West St. Paul. You will conduct legal research, draft memoranda and documents, and represent the County where permitted under supervision.

Work hours are variable; during the academic year typically up to 20 hours per week, with full-time hours available in the summer. Applicants must be one year into law school and eligible for supervised practice.