About This Role
This temporary assignment as a Law Clerk involves conducting legal research and writing for a legal department with seven attorneys. The position provides substantive work experience and exposure to Minnesota laws in public education, data practices, and labor and employment. It is ideal for a 2L law student, but other candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist with legal research and writing projects overseen by staff attorneys and the General Counsel
- Update legal guides and record-keeping systems with summaries of recent court and arbitration decisions
- Assist attorneys in preparation for arbitrations and administrative hearings
- Accurately record hours worked and assignments completed for documentation and billing purposes
- Participate in legal meetings with attorneys to review viability of cases for arbitration
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Strong reading comprehension, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Ability to manage multiple research and writing projects and maintain regular communication with multiple attorneys about their needs and deadlines
- Ability to draft persuasive advocacy letters on behalf of clients
- Ability to summarize judicial and regulatory decisions verbally and in written memoranda to attorneys
- HS diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited law school
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice to have:
- Academic and/or working experience in labor, employment, and/or education law
- Currently in 2L year of law school
- Availability for weekly in-person legal meetings on Wednesday afternoons from 12:00-2:00 pm
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Hybrid workspace
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Important Details
- Schedule: up to 30 hours per week, non-exempt
- Probationary period: temporary assignment
- Work will primarily occur in the headquarters, though some remote work is permitted, and can accommodate a law school schedule
- Some possibility for travel within Minnesota for hearings depending on availability and attorney needs
- Application deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026, midnight
Application Process
- Apply online and include a resume
About the Company
Education Minnesota is a member-led labor union that has identified racial equity and social justice as primary organizational goals. All staff are expected to participate, individually and collectively, in ongoing training, discussions, and activities to advance these goals.
