Law Clerk - Civil Division
General Duty Statement
The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is accepting applications for a part-time (20 hours per week), entry-level law clerk position in its Civil Division.
Duties: Assist in providing legal services to the Public Housing Agency of the City of Saint Paul. Appear in housing court and other appropriate forums under the student practice rule. Legal research and writing, drafting memoranda, document preparation, and other general clerking duties are also expected.
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Requirements
Must have a bachelor's degree, be enrolled in an accredited law school, and qualify under the Minnesota Supreme Court Student Practice Rules. Continued employment as a Law Clerk is contingent upon maintaining the enrollment and qualifications outlined above.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Law-clerk or related experience and academic achievement.
- Completed at least one year of law school
- Have strong research and writing skills
- Applicants should have strong analytical and communication skills
- Demonstrated potential for public service.
- Proficiency in the use of Westlaw and/or other computer-assisted research programs
By Closing Date, you MUST
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- References
- Writing sample
Selection Process Information
Unclassified Position: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules. All who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.