Law Clerk

Education Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The law clerk will conduct legal research and writing for the legal department, containing seven (7) attorneys with Education Minnesota. The position may include assisting attorneys with grievance arbitrations, licensure matters, long-term disability appeals, or other matters arriving from unionized public school district settings. Law clerks receive substantive work experience and gain exposure to Minnesota laws pertaining to public education, data practices, and labor and employment law.

This position is ideal for a 2L law student in Minnesota, but other candidates will receive consideration. Work is performed both in the office and remotely on an as-needed basis, so hours may fluctuate based on organizational needs, but we can accommodate a law school schedule, including breaks for finals and other school commitments.

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.

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
• Some possibility for travel within Minnesota for hearings depending on availability and attorney needs

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Hybrid workspace
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED