Law Clerk 1

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Saint Paul, MN

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR), located at the Minnesota Judicial Center, seeks a temporary, part-time Law Clerk I. The OLPR handles ethics complaints against licensed attorneys. This position supports the work of the Office by performing legal research and writing and limited complaint investigations. Work is performed under the supervision of an attorney.

Requirements

Completion of at least one year of law school by June 2026.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing and legal research software.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

Research and review laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
Prepare briefs and/or legal memoranda pertaining to the underlying substantive area of law.
Participate and/or observe in complainants, respondents, and third-party interviews, as assigned.
Such other duties or projects, as assigned.