Tax Law Student/Law Clerk

Tax Law Student/Law Clerk – Open to all Relevant Graduate Level Students

Position Type: Temporary Part-Time Non-Exempt

Location: Minneapolis, MN 55403

Introduction:

MMLA is seeking a dedicated law student or graduate-level student in business or accounting to work in our Minneapolis Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) beginning at the end of May 2025 and continuing through the Fall 2025 semester and Spring 2026 semester. Candidates must be students through the Spring 2026 semester and be available to work the full year. Candidates must be residents of Minnesota or have a legal Minnesota address by time of job offer.   

The position will be paid at $23 per hour, full-time (32 hours per week) during the summer and 15 hours per week during the school year semesters.  The position is hybrid, with the option of being fully remote as mutually agreed. 

As an equal opportunity employer, MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

This position is part of the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA). LITC advocates protect clients’ income and assets by representing them in federal income tax disputes. LITC advocates utilize a person-centered approach to assist clients from diverse backgrounds including language diversity in accordance with MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement.

Common issues handled by the LITC include requests for innocent spouse relief, collection matters, denials of available deductions and credits, and tax problems stemming from tax-related identity theft. 

What’s in it for you?

• We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration. 
• On Fridays, the office closes at noon and employees enjoy a half-day of paid flex time.
• MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.     

Why MMLA?

• We’re not just ticking boxes. We’re genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives—we want them all!
• Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let’s change our lives together.
• Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We’re building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and it is critical that we incorporate these values into all aspects of our work. We recognize the particular and highly detrimental impact of racism — and of Minnesota’s racial disparities — on MMLA’s clients and staff. We, therefore, devote special attention to issues of racial justice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
• Interview clients to collect information and documents about their tax issues.
• Work closely with supervisor to decide which alternatives are available to clients to resolve their tax disputes and prepare applications for those alternatives. 
• Conduct legal research.
• Attend team meetings.
• Outreach and educational activities as interest and time allow.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• Interest and experience with tax issues, personally, professionally, or academically. Please address this specifically in a cover letter especially if it does not appear on the resume.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent attention to detail. 
• Respectful and patient telephone demeanor.
• Interest / background in serving low-income clients, including people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated worker.
• Ability to work as part of a team, multi-task, and work well under pressure. 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office required.

Compensation Information:

• $23/hour.

Application Submission: 

• Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and professional at https://mylegalaid.org/employment/ by 3/31/2024. 

If the above link directed you to our Career Page and you do not see the correct posting, we have paused or ended the application submission window. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org. 

Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org. 

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and job security, may vary based on union status. Positions within our organization may be governed by collective bargaining agreements and union representation, while others are not.