2027 Summer Law Clerk (Statewide)

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense • Minneapolis, MN

7h

About The Position

The State of Minnesota Board of Public Defenders offers a statewide Summer Law Clerk program providing hands-on legal experience. Clerks work under the general supervision of a Managing Attorney or Chief Public Defender and perform duties of varying difficulty, which may differ by Judicial District. The position provides up to 12 weeks of full-time employment at 40 hours per week. The hourly wage is $20.00, and eligible clerks may receive a $1,500 housing stipend. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; applications without both materials will not be considered.

The estimated interview timeline is application review from December 1 through December 11, first interview requests during the week of December 14, and virtual first interviews in early January.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited law school.
• Students seeking certification as a Student Practitioner must have completed at least two semesters of law school.
• Knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedures.
• Knowledge of legal writing and principles of legal research.
• Considerable interviewing and listening skills.
• Considerable written and oral communication skills.
• Considerable skill in preparing and organizing materials for use by others.
• Considerable skill in analyzing facts and data.
• Ability to use legal research tools, including statutes, digests, practice manuals, and computerized legal databases.
• Ability to develop written and oral reports.
• Ability to complete assignments under time constraints.
• Ability to perform duties independently, organize workflow efficiently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to provide staff attorneys with a variety of legal processes.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients in the district community.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft briefs.
• Interview clients.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Attend and participate in court proceedings under the rules of Student Practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $20.00 per hour starting salary.
• $1,500 housing stipend if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed