Unpaid Law Clerk, Senior Unit
About The Position
This is an unpaid, full academic year clerkship with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Senior Law Unit. MMLA provides robust training and practical learning opportunities to help build skills. The position is hybrid, with most work conducted remotely using MMLA-issued laptops and accounts. In-person work will take place at their downtown Minneapolis office and may also occur at community partner locations. This is an excellent opportunity for students who want to gain practical legal experience while giving back to their communities. MMLA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with a special focus on advancing racial justice due to the significant and harmful impact of racism and Minnesota's racial disparities on clients and staff. Discrimination and harassment are not tolerated, and MMLA is committed to building a respectful and supportive workplace.
Requirements
- Current Law School Year 2Ls and 3Ls are welcome to apply.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
- Work, volunteer, or lived experience with diverse economic, social, rural, and/or cultural communities.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in the legal subject area of the MMLA unit to which the clerk is applying.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
- Fluency in one or more additional languages is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Complete onboarding and training.
- Assist with intake and case management.
- Manage a small caseload of assigned matters.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft legal pleadings and other documents.
- Assist with unit-specific projects.
- If appropriate cases are available, assist with litigation.
Benefits
- MMLA provides all clerks with robust training and practical learning opportunities to help build their skills.
- MMLA-issued laptops and accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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