Closing Date: 2nd November, 2026
Description:
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicantsDate Posted: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026
Legal Assistant 1 Salary Range: $20.00/hour
Job Summary:
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 2026, has been recognized as a Top Workplace Minnesota six years in a row and Top Workplace USA five years in a row.
The Office is currently seeking three Spring Law Clerks to work directly with Assistant Attorneys General across all divisions of the Office, and gain hands-on experience reviewing documents, researching legal issues, drafting written product, and appearing in court. This position allows law students to develop professional skills and expand their knowledge while performing meaningful and challenging work on a wide variety of issues. 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.
Applicants should be prepared to work 20 hours per week during a ten-week period beginning in January 2027. Law Clerks receive a salary of $20.00/hour. This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current student in good standing with an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills (writing sample required)
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
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State's official application and hiring site. The deadline for applications is Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers;
- Apply for posting number 97787
- OR Direct Link
Why Work For Us:
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
