Law Clerk (Temporary)

City of Bloomington•Bloomington, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bloomington is seeking a law student to provide skilled and confidential legal support to attorneys in its in-house Legal Department. The department includes Civil, Criminal, and Compliance divisions. The law clerk works under the direction of a supervising attorney in a temporary, in-person position and is expected to work at least 10 hours per week during the school year, subject to negotiation after hiring. The position does not supervise others.

Requirements

Be enrolled in law school and have completed at least two semesters of coursework.
Know the principles, practices, and procedures involved in legal research.
Be able to apply fundamental legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases to legal issues and problems.
Be able to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision and complete work in a timely manner at a high level of quality.
Be able to conduct legal research efficiently using appropriate print and electronic research tools.
Have oral and written communication skills sufficient to present research, analysis, and advice to Legal Department attorneys.
Be able to analyze complex legal and regulatory schemes involving federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, support staff, clients, colleagues, and external parties.
Be able to maintain confidentiality, use discretion with work materials and assignments, and exercise sound judgment regarding their release or presentation.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research, examine applicable legal authority, and analyze assigned legal issues.
Read and assess relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legislative history.
Analyze legal issues and arguments and suggest courses of action or alternatives based on research and analysis.
Draft legal memoranda and summaries with comprehensive analysis and recommendations.
Assist the Civil Division with drafting City ordinances, resolutions, and policies.
Assist the Criminal Division with drafting motions, pleadings, and memoranda.
Review City contracts and agreements for consistency with legal requirements and City policies.
Attend client and external-party meetings, enforcement hearings, criminal hearings or trials, and public meetings as requested by the supervising attorney.
Review and summarize state and federal legislation affecting the City and its operations.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervising attorney.