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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Law Clerk (Temp)
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$21.64-$23.41 Hourly
POSITION STATUS:
Full-Time Temporary; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
05/10/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
TO APPLY:
Apply online at www.BloomingtonMN.gov/hr
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The City of Bloomington is seeking a law clerk to provide skilled and confidential legal support for the attorneys in its in-house Legal Department. The City’s Legal Department has a Civil Division (four attorneys), Criminal Division (six attorneys), and Compliance Division (one attorney), plus support staff for each division. The law clerk will work under the direction of a supervising attorney.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
• Conducts legal research as assigned, examining applicable legal authority and providing analysis of legal issues
o Reads applicable statutes, case law, regulations, or legislative history regarding the assigned issue
o Analyzes legal issues and arguments
o Suggests courses of action and alternative courses of action based on legal research and analysis
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Drafts legal memoranda and summaries, providing comprehensive legal analysis and recommendations for a course of action
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Assists the Civil Division with drafting City ordinances, resolutions, and policies
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Assist the Criminal Division with drafting motions, pleadings, and memoranda
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Assists with reviewing City contracts and agreements for consistency with legal requirements and City policies
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Attend client meetings, meetings with external parties, enforcement hearings, criminal hearings/trials, and/or public meetings, as requested by supervising attorney
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Review and summarize state and federal legislation impacting the City and its operations
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Other duties, as assigned by supervising attorney KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Ability to function and perform assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to successfully complete work assignments in a timely manner and that are of a high quality
• Ability to efficiently perform legal research utilizing appropriate print and electronic research tools
• Ability to apply oral and written communication skills to present research, analysis, and advice to Legal Department attorneys
• Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory schemes involving federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Legal Department attorneys and support staff as well as clients, colleagues, and external parties
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of Legal Department information. Ability to use discretion relating to work material and assignments in a confidential manner as necessary and to exercise appropriate judgment in their release or presentation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Enrolled in law school, having completed at least two semesters of coursework
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Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in legal research
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Skill in applying fundamental legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing legal issues and problems SUPERVISION OF OTHERS This position does not supervise others