Closing Date: 12th February, 2026
Description:
The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota's largest public law offices and as of 2025, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota five years in a row and Top Workplace USA for four years in a row.Job Details:
Working Title: 2026 Summer Law Clerk - Antitrust
Job Class: Legal Assistant 1
Agency: Attorney General's Office
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary:
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office (AGO) is offering law students a unique opportunity to work directly with Assistant Attorneys General and other staff of the AGO and gain hands-on experience with antitrust law in food and agriculture markets, including reviewing documents, researching legal issues, and drafting written product. This position allows law students to develop professional skills and expand their knowledge while performing meaningful and challenging work focused on antitrust issues in food and agriculture markets. We require our law clerks to assume a significant amount of responsibility over their files and put forth the very best work on behalf of the public. While the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation sponsored the creation of this position, the Minnesota Attorney General's Office will direct the work of the fellow and the Minnesota Farmers Union will not have knowledge of or be involved in the investigatory work of the clerk. The clerk will have the option of working with the Minnesota Farmers Union and other partners on legal education.
Applicants should be prepared to work 40 hours a week during a twelve-week period beginning in June. Law Clerks will receive a salary of $20/hour.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is committed to building the best public law office in the nation. In order to reach that goal, we seek law students from diverse backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and skills, and a sincere interest in serving the public. First, second, third-year students are eligible for this law clerk position.
All resumes submitted should clearly show the following qualifications:
Ability to:
Important! All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application: 1) Resume; and 2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages) in one document
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 25 pounds
Additional Requirements:
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Application Details
How to Apply:
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact:
If you have questions about this position, contact Brooke Seekins at brooke.seekins@ag.state.mn.us or 651-300-7025.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Job Class: Legal Assistant 1
Agency: Attorney General's Office
- Job ID: 91724
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes, hybrid
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Limited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 01/29/2026
- Closing Date: 02/12/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Attorney General's Office / Attorney General-Excluded Oth
- Division/Unit: Attorney Gen. / Antitrust
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $20.00 / hourly
- Classified Status: Unclassified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
- End Date: August 2026
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/): No
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary:
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office (AGO) is offering law students a unique opportunity to work directly with Assistant Attorneys General and other staff of the AGO and gain hands-on experience with antitrust law in food and agriculture markets, including reviewing documents, researching legal issues, and drafting written product. This position allows law students to develop professional skills and expand their knowledge while performing meaningful and challenging work focused on antitrust issues in food and agriculture markets. We require our law clerks to assume a significant amount of responsibility over their files and put forth the very best work on behalf of the public. While the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation sponsored the creation of this position, the Minnesota Attorney General's Office will direct the work of the fellow and the Minnesota Farmers Union will not have knowledge of or be involved in the investigatory work of the clerk. The clerk will have the option of working with the Minnesota Farmers Union and other partners on legal education.
Applicants should be prepared to work 40 hours a week during a twelve-week period beginning in June. Law Clerks will receive a salary of $20/hour.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is committed to building the best public law office in the nation. In order to reach that goal, we seek law students from diverse backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and skills, and a sincere interest in serving the public. First, second, third-year students are eligible for this law clerk position.
All resumes submitted should clearly show the following qualifications:
- Current student in good standing with an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills (a writing sample of up to 5 pages is required to be included with a cover letter within the application submission)
Ability to:
- Adapt in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment
- Show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic
Important! All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application: 1) Resume; and 2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages) in one document
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 25 pounds
Additional Requirements:
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:
- SEMA4 Records Check (state employment records)
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Education/License Verification
Application Details
How to Apply:
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact:
If you have questions about this position, contact Brooke Seekins at brooke.seekins@ag.state.mn.us or 651-300-7025.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
