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Law Clerk Jobs in Minneapolis, MN at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
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Overview
Join our dynamic legal team as a Law Clerk and play a vital role in supporting diverse legal functions across multiple practice areas. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legal research, document management, and case preparation within a fast-paced law office environment. As a Law Clerk, you will collaborate closely with attorneys, assist with legal drafting, and contribute to the efficient management of legal cases, all while developing your professional skills and understanding of complex legal issues. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values your contributions and supports your growth.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and iManage to support ongoing cases across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and workers’ compensation law.
- Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Review and organize case files, manage document review processes, and ensure accurate filing within document management systems.
- Support litigation efforts through case preparation tasks including summarizing depositions, preparing exhibits, and maintaining litigation calendars.
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry into PCLaw or other legal case management software, proofreading documents for accuracy, and transcribing dictations or recordings.
- Manage client communications by conducting interviews when necessary and maintaining professional phone etiquette.
- Support project management initiatives by coordinating deadlines, tracking case progress, and assisting with administrative support duties to ensure smooth office operations.
Qualifications
- Paralegal experience or prior legal administrative experience demonstrating familiarity with legal workflows.
- Strong research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting clear and concise legal documents.
- Experience with document review, proofreading, transcription, and contract management.
- Knowledge of multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law.
- Familiarity with case management software such as iManage or PCLaw; experience with document management systems is preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Effective communication skills paired with professional phone etiquette.
- Ability to perform clerical tasks such as filing and data entry accurately while maintaining attention to detail. Join us as a Law Clerk to develop your legal expertise in a supportive environment that values initiative and professionalism. This paid role is ideal for aspiring legal professionals eager to deepen their knowledge across diverse areas of law while contributing meaningfully to our team’s success!
Pay: $25.03 – $30.14 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Law Clerk
Company: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Location: Minneapolis, MN
