Law Clerk (Temporary)

Law Clerk (Temporary)

Salary

$21.64 - $23.41 Hourly

Location

1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-00037B

Department

Legal

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NU

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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.

A law student will be hired to work as a law clerk in a temporary in-person position. The student should expect to work at least ten hours per week during the school year, subject to negotiation after hiring.

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

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts legal research as assigned, examining applicable legal authority and providing analysis of legal issues

• Reads applicable statutes, case law, regulations, or legislative history regarding the assigned issue

• Analyzes legal issues and arguments

• Suggests courses of action and alternative courses of action based on legal research and analysis

• Drafts legal memoranda and summaries, providing comprehensive legal analysis and recommendations for a course of action

• Assists the Civil Division with drafting City ordinances, resolutions, and policies

• Assist the Criminal Division with drafting motions, pleadings, and memoranda

• Assists with reviewing City contracts and agreements for consistency with legal requirements and City policies

• Attend client meetings, meetings with external parties, enforcement hearings, criminal hearings/trials, and/or public meetings, as requested by supervising attorney

• Review and summarize state and federal legislation impacting the City and its operations

• 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/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in law school, having completed at least two semesters of coursework
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in legal research
• Skill in applying fundamental legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing legal issues and problems

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position does not supervise others.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.64 - $23.41 Hourly

2026 Full Salary Range: $21.64 - $25.32 Hourly

Full-Time Temporary; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.

01

The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02

This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City wont send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

04

Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link [click here], scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.

• Yes
• No

05

The advertised wage for this position is $21.64 - $23.41 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• Not Applicable

07

If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

08

Are you enrolled in law school, having completed at least two semesters of coursework?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in legal research?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have skills in applying fundamental legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing legal issues and problems?

• Yes
• No

11

If you indicated you have skills in applying fundamental legal principles, rules, concepts, precedents, and cases in addressing legal issues and problems, please provide 1-3 examples of issues you have experienced and the resolution(s). If not applicable, indicate N/A.

12

Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesnt interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

• Spanish - FLUENT
• Somali - FLUENT
• Vietnamese - FLUENT
• Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
• Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
• I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language

13

If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.

14

This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veterans Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veterans status:

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

15

If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veterans preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomingtons Veteran Preference Questionnaire (click here) and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veterans preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington

Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

Phone 952-563-8710

Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov